Has anyone ever tried to accurately calculate what small percentage of R&S questions were reasonable and sincere?

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What would this section look like if there were real moderators?  I once reported a question with ASCII art of genitals and a day later it was still posted.  (At least they eventually figured out how to filter those out.)

Samson · Accepted Answer

Actually about 2 months ago I did.

Just over a 20 hour period out of 131 questions on R&S.
 
It rounded out to about 9% genuine questions.
Tonight it would be <1%

Desolate the Toothsome · Answer

Well, in the long ago it wasn't so bad.  Then everything turned PURPLE.

Happy Trails, Eddie J.

(:

Barry Reed · Answer

At one time, I supported a moderate amount of trolling because there'd be no activity without it.  Sincere questions...15%  Good questions...don't hold your breath.

? · Answer

Back in the olden  days pre-2010 it was well over 90%
Now, it'd be lucky to be 1%.
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𝒞ℴ𝓇𝓋𝓊𝓈 ℬ𝓁𝒶𝒸𝓀𝓉𝒽ℴ𝓇𝓃ℯ · Answer

I cannot say. Even in 2012, this site was crawling with trolls. However, in those days, they were "fun" trolls.

? · Answer

I doubt it. That would be a considerable task given how many troll questions one would have to wade through.

Has anyone ever tried to accurately calculate what small percentage of R&S questions were reasonable and sincere?

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