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Add warning of numpy performance regression to README.
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algorithm that you can trust to return meaningful clusters (if there
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**WARNING**: Numpy version 1.10.1 introduced `performance regressions in structured
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array access <https://github.com/numpy/numpy/issues/6467>`_ ; this does have
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a notable performance impact on hdbscan. Consider upgrading to a newer version,
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or downgrading in the meantime if performance counts. I will be working to
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ensure hdbscan performance regardless of this issue in coming releases.
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Based on the paper:
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R. Campello, D. Moulavi, and J. Sander, *Density-Based Clustering Based on
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Hierarchical Density Estimates*

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