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Most aggressive dog breeds (lemmy.world)
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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (4 children)

So you've never heard the term "anecdotal evidence" then. I said it adds to the discussion and doesn't deserve downvoting by pitbull white knights, not that it needs to be booked into evidence for the supreme court case to decide the fate of all pit bulls.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago*

    1. Yes, I have in fact heard that term, which is exactly why I know that anecdotal evidence is not valid.

    2. What does invalid evidence add to the discussion, exactly?

    3. There are people in this thread who are arguing for legislation restricting ownership of pitbulls. We are in the court of public opinion, which may be less formal than the supreme court, but still has the capacity to influence public policy. So it seems reasonable to apply a very basic standard of evidence, above that of stuff that random people claim happen to their friend's roommate.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    So you've never heard the term "anecdotal evidence" then.

    As I recall, it is generally brought up to point out how worthless it is in any particular debate.

    But, go on....

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