Clemens,
Yes, it is more fun 
, but with that approach I think you may be filtering out some fine signal!
An interesting question can provoke some innovative, huh-never-thought-of-that answers from people who know their stuff - or are willing to investigate on your behalf - but aren't German PhDs...
"Actually it would cost me some time to set up a measure routine to check."
Many hungry newcomers would be happy to do this for you, but now you've put them off. 
cheers
Paul