> > I think we should introduce a new parameter for the recommend() method in > the Recommender interface that tells whether already known items should be > recommended or not.
I agree (if the parameter is missing then defaults to current behavior as Pat suggested) > On 03/04/2014 05:32 PM, Pat Ferrel wrote: > >> I'd suggest a command line option if you want to submit a patch. Most >> people will want that line executed so the default should be the current >> behavior. But a large minority will want it your way. >> >> And please do submit a patch with the Jira, it will make your life easier >> when new releases come out you won't have to manage a fork. >> >> On Mar 2, 2014, at 12:38 PM, Mario Levitin <mariolevi...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Juan, I don't understand your solution, if there are no ratings how can >> you >> blend the recommendations from the system and the user's already read >> news. >> >> Anyway, I think, as Pat does, the best way is to remove the mentioned >> line. >> It should be the responsibility of the business logic to remove user's >> items if needed. >> >> I will also create a Jira issue as you suggested. >> >> thanks >> On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 7:12 PM, Ted Dunning <ted.dunn...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Pat Ferrel <p...@occamsmachete.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> You are not the only one to see this so I'd recommend creating an option >>>> for the Job, which will be checked before executing that line of code >>>> >>> then >>> >>>> submit it as a patch to the Jira you need to create in any case. >>>> >>>> That way it might get into the mainline and you won't have to maintain a >>>> fork. >>>> >>>> >>> Avoiding the cost of a fork over a trivial issue like this is a grand >>> idea. >>> >>> >> >