> Surely if someone asks for a citation then they need to provide at a minimum some countering anecdotes. The burden of proof lies with the initial claim AKA R

> Surely if someone asks for a citation then they need to provide at a minimum some countering anecdotes. The burden of proof lies with the initial claim AKA Russell's teapot. In a strict academic forum, the person making the claim should provide evidence at the time of making the claim or at least be prepared to defend it with facts.