[jdmichal]

Generalization literally means to apply the point to all involved. So no, it's quite appropriate for mgechev so reject generalization if the point doesn't apply to them. And that in no way a rejection of the facts presented. The same way that the generalization "apples are red" can be rejected by the presence of green apples without denying the existence of the red apples.

[zepto]

Outside of a mathematical context, you are not correct about the meaning of ‘generalization’:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generalize

It has nothing to do with ‘applying to all’

It means ‘to draw a general conclusion’.

Mgechev is telling us not to draw a conclusion from Jeff’s piece.

It is completely reasonable to assume that Mgechev doesn’t believe Jeff’s conclusions, and is asking us not to either.

[jdmichal]

> to draw a general conclusion

> Mgechev is telling us not to draw a conclusion from Jeff’s piece.

You're really going to pull out a dictionary on me, then blatantly ignore the emphasized word in your chosen definition that is exactly the word that makes my statement true?

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general

> general: involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group

[zepto]

1. You are the one who brought ‘literal definitions’ into this. I brought the dictionary in because you definition is not a commonly used one.

2. Exactly one out of the 7 definitions on the page you list supports your position.

3. The top definition on the page you linked is consistent with the meaning I am using.

4. Saying the definition you have chosen is my chosen definition is a misrepresentation.

Therefore: You are the one selecting a narrow definition to suit your purposes.