> > > So, for now, until I figure out how to fix this, it will always prefer >> user_names before user_ids. > > > I think this is an argument for making users specifying whether it's names > or ids up front, and not allowing mixtures. Assuming it might be a mixture > and looking for names first is almost certain to produce inaccurate results > at some point. We have ids precisely to avoid collisions with names, > allowing for renaming users, and other cases. >
Yep, I just learned this the hard way and made a fool of myself in front of a bunch of people I admire. So, I'd be glad if I'm the only one that this happens to. If nobody objects, I'm going to allow the user to select whether their cohort contains user_ids OR user_names, and strictly prohibit mixtures.
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