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> my first-hand knowledge Why do it need to be first hand knowledge, if it is legitimate? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28022905 https://news.ycombinat

• SideburnsOfDoom 5y ago
  I did not say that it needs to be first hand knowledge, I said that they claimed first-hand knowledge. Why did they claim first-hand knowledge? because immediacy feels more convincing. A story in first person is more visceral. Why did they feel the need to "make it more convincing" like that? it's a tell.
  • forcry 5y ago
    > I said that they claimed first-hand knowledge. I don't think they did.
    • SideburnsOfDoom 5y ago
      I think that is the clear implication of "I know many people", not "I know of", but "I know". The phrasing is intended to give the feeling of immediacy.
      • forcry 5y ago
        Oh, you are right. They did seem to claim it. But I am not sure how they can prove it in an online forum..