Data Guy's twofold message to DBW stressed that Author Earnings, while not perfect (its creation 0f an Amazon ranking - t0 - sales curve may be its most problematic feature for some), the protocol does (a) produce a
nearly immediate analysis (standard gauges run three and four months after the fact) and (b)
offers the only extensive means we have at this point of surfacing perspective on non-traditional parts of the publishing market.