> This could be very valuable, if it was determined that what most think is an 
> obscure port was heavily used, it could be looked at more closely, and 
> perhaps made as perfect as could be as far as ease of install, up to 
> date'ness etc.
Yep ...

> My gut tells me Apache, php, and MySql are at the top, but who knows, that 
> could be completely wrong.
Who knows...

> * Maybe it would be possible to log install failures as well, if a port is 
> seen as failing in high percentages, and the stats were of course public, 
> someone could then preemptively look at the port and possibly fix it before 
> the problem even hits the mailing lists or bug tracker.
Exactly.

I see that I hit a nerve with this post. :)

But well, if there is no support build into port at the moment I guess this 
might be quite a task...

But I figure it might be worth the effort, because it would really be a good 
guide for MacPorts' maintainers and admins.
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