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I'd agree if I actually framed it as a legitimate theory. But I didn't.
by water42 10y ago
I'd agree if I actually framed it as a legitimate theory. But I didn't.
- lucb1e 10y agoWhat do you mean by claiming to not have framed it as a legitimate theory; you're saying it's an illegitimate theory, as in, you yourself don't believe it's true?
- water42 10y agoSee https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12754526 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12754526 It was hyperbole. I personally think that the language is clear too. Here's a good post explaining the usage of the phrase "For all I know" since apparently HN isn't familiar with the idiom https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/92207/what-is-the-correct-definition-and-usage-of-for-all-i-know/92216#92216 https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/92207/what-is-th...
- jshevek 10y agoHis statement was literally correct, and useful in highlighting a different perspective on what is known to be known. The negativity seems to stem from not taking it literally.