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0 pointspests2y ago0 comments

Is it though?

When the fact is subjective to begin with?

I would even say “Roy Sullivan is the best in the world at being struck by lightning” is not a fact at all but an opinion.

And by giving an opinion you are passing judgement.

How can you claim saying something such as "Washington was the best president" is in some way a fact? Can you find it in reference books? Is it defined from the laws of nature? Does anyone even believe my quote?

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Waterluvian2y ago

He held the world record, so I’m comfortable saying he was the best at it. If that’s not sufficient and we’re interested in being a semantic pedantic, that’s not a discussion that interests me.

pestsOP2y ago

Still an opinion, sorry.

pestsOP2y ago

To clarify some, "best" in “Roy Sullivan is the best in the world at being struck by lightning” is subjective.

Who cares that he got hit three times? Okay, he was hit the most times. That is a fact. I saw a video of a guy getting hit and he did it with grace and elegance - I think hes the best at getting hit. How is "something is best" ever a fact?

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0 pointspests2y ago0 comments

Is it though?

When the fact is subjective to begin with?

I would even say “Roy Sullivan is the best in the world at being struck by lightning” is not a fact at all but an opinion.

And by giving an opinion you are passing judgement.

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Waterluvian2y ago

pestsOP2y ago

Still an opinion, sorry.

pestsOP2y ago

To clarify some, "best" in “Roy Sullivan is the best in the world at being struck by lightning” is subjective.

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