[ben_w]

I don't think you're using the word "metric" the same way as those of us who are criticising the use of LOC as one.

[paulcole]

Can you share the definition you think you’re using and the one you think I’m using?

[ben_w]

I think you're using metric to mean "any measurement" even when that measurement feeds into an opaque function f(LOC).

I think what's being criticised is when its used as a direct scoring system (e.g. bonus = k * LOC).