I think just further's the OP's point. The plural of "anecdote" is not "data." What you are saying is not unreasonable, but testimonials are the lowest from of

I think just further's the OP's point. The plural of "anecdote" is not "data." What you are saying is not unreasonable, but testimonials are the lowest from of evidence. I'm sure you can find at least a few very convinced people to tell you sleeping on jagged rocks is the best decision they ever made. And they wouldn't be lying, but that doesn't mean I should expect the same results.