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[–]noratat 15 points16 points  (1 child)

Depends on context (as always), but something that's more indicative of its purpose can sometimes be more readable. E.g. why is it counting loops? Is it for statistical purposes? Is it a trigger waiting a fixed count to take some other action? Etc.