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by abmackenzie 1426 days ago
Ah yes, anecdotal evidence, the bedrock of any sound scientific analysis.
2 comments

The article posted that is being replied to isn't an intellectually honest attempt either.
You might have a point if the OP was the only one claiming this.

He isn't, and you don't.

Statement A: OP was the only one claiming this.

Statement B: you have a point

According to you, A => B.

However, you claiming (-A) does not necessarily mean -A => -B.

> OP was the only one claiming this.

He isn't. Not by many millions. "Anecdotal evidence" refers to one (or at least only a small number) of people claiming something.

Then OP, or you, should cite the study that shows this isn't anecdotal evidence. It does not fall to me to back up other people's points.