> There is no argument here regarding "a posteriori" either way. The only relevant fact is that pure LCDM can explain the curve, while pure MOND can't. So you'

> There is no argument here regarding "a posteriori" either way. The only relevant fact is that pure LCDM can explain the curve, while pure MOND can't. So you're not going to read the evidence I presented, got it. > Although at this point I fathom it must be intentional. DM is necessary. End of story. You even said it yourself. DM is necessary under the assumptions of LCDM and MOND. That is not the same thing as saying DM is necessary without qualification.