It is a relevant parrot vs an irrelevant parrot.
A parrot can be useful in a given circumstance.
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If one is counting votes, for example, one counts the number of same answers. So from a voting context, you’re correct.
But if one is gauging conceptual understanding, it’s not.
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You’ve made a strong case. I apologize.
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