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by obstinate 3278 days ago
Even if I did, it would still be an anecdote. It would prove nothing either way. For that we have to look to data.
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ya I take this back
> You only need anecdotes to prove that it's not bullshit.

Oh dear. No. That's not true at all. Suppose I have back pain. Then I eat some dirt. Then I feel better. Then I start claiming that dirt ingestion cures back pain. Someone would be well within their rights to call that bullshit, despite my anecdote. Even if I could find a dozen people who had the same experience, it would still be bullshit.

Claim was made. Falsifying evidence was presented. QED.