It is not. Configuration is HOW you know what consensus is. Example: If I give you the Option to choose between the colors red, white, and blue. Then 20% choose white 10% choose blue 70% choose red The overwhelming consensus is that red is the prominent color. But that doesn't mean you'll NEVER see blue or white. But if I say: "Here is your option, the color red." You will never see blue or white no matter what people prefer. Removing configuration is removing choice.