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by stephc_int13 2386 days ago
Feedback is dangerous for many reasons, but mostly because the signal/noise ratio is mediocre.

The problem with noisy feedback is the instability of the closed-loop system, and it can quickly become erratic and ultimately counter-productive.

Thus, we should only use feedback when the signal is clear and loud, mostly at the extremes, when performance is outstanding or catastrophic.