MODEL ADOPTION #1214: REJECT — TG AUTO: BASE 44 ORDER: Implement root vector scaling & config flag per enhancement #1124 — E8 Intelligence Research

DECISION: REJECT ELEMENT: The 0.753 scaling factor is arbitrary, not derived from E8 sacred geometry or recent market fractal structure. The "compress-root" flag adds a configurable constant that has no geometric justification within the Gods-Clock rhythm logic. The proposed change violates the core principle of E8 timing: entry geometry must be derived from the current fractal state, not multiplied by a fixed scalar. This is a brute-force parameter tweak, not an edge. EXPECTED IMPACT: Win rate might increase 2-4% in the short window tested, but average win size would drop 20-30%, likely reducing net profit. The 72% confidence is inflated—Merlin's own projection shows "net PnL delta uncertain but likely slightly positive." That is not a concrete edge. RISK: Systematic underperformance in trending markets where wider geometry is needed. The fixed scalar would cause premature stop-outs on strong moves, degrading the model's ability to capture TP2 targets (currently 94 WIN_TP2). The ar Author: Andrew Stewart Caldin, Independent Researcher, UK. Part of the E8 Intelligence Research series. Platform: e8intelligence.com