🤔 Pros and Cons List
Not all pros and cons are equal. Rate each point's importance 1-5 and get a weighted verdict, not just a longer list.
👍 Pros
4- Clear benefit
👎 Cons
2- Takes time
Weighted verdict
Pros win
Pros 4 · Cons 2 · margin 2
Rate each point's importance 1-5; the weighted totals give a verdict. It's a nudge, not a ruling. Saved in this browser.
How the pros and cons list works
A plain pros and cons list has a flaw: it treats a trivial point the same as a decisive one, so whichever column is longer "wins" even if it's full of minor items. This version fixes that by letting you weight each point from 1 (minor) to 5 (major). It sums the weights on each side and calls a verdict, pros win, cons win, or too close to call, with the margin. The result is a genuine nudge rather than a misleading tally.
Use the verdict as a prompt, not a command: often the most valuable moment is realising you're disappointed by the answer, which tells you what you actually wanted. And be honest with the weights, inflating your preferred side's scores just launders a decision you'd already made. Everything stays on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Why weight a pros and cons list?
Because a raw count is misleading, five trivial pros shouldn't outweigh two decisive cons. Weighting each point 1-5 by importance and summing the weights gives a verdict that reflects what actually matters, not just which list is longer.
How is the verdict decided?
It adds up the weights on each side. The heavier side wins; if they're equal it's "too close to call". The margin shows how decisive it is.
Should I always follow the verdict?
No, treat it as a nudge. Its best use is often emotional: if the result disappoints you, you've learned which way you were really leaning. Just don't game the weights to force a predetermined answer.
Can I save or share it?
It's auto-saved in your browser, and you can export it as JSON to back up or share.
Is my decision private?
Completely, nothing is uploaded; the list lives only in your browser.