I prefer evidence and firsthand explanations over relying on authority, popularity, or unsupported opinions.
On November 30, 2024, I put the principle simply: “Trust the data not the gurus.”
On January 10, 2025, replying to @theisaacmed, I asked why they thought the subject was dying and said the numbers said otherwise. The post does not identify the subject or specify which numbers I meant.
On January 22, 2025, I wrote, “Data > opinions.” I included a link, but the captured post does not explain the statement or provide its supporting evidence.
On October 16, 2025, replying to @Soltab13 and mentioning @GarrettBullish, I said I was joking and wanted to hear it “from the source.” The capture does not identify what “it” referred to or who the source was.
On November 11, 2025 at 21:16 UTC, replying to @XH_Lee23, I said I found it suspicious that no one died and thanked them for the information. The capture does not identify the event or the information they provided.
On November 25, 2025 at 03:52 UTC, I called Community Notes “such an awesome feature” and added a laughing emoji, expressing a positive view of community fact-checking.
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