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0 pointsKevinEldon12y ago0 comments

If you're interested in Soylent then buy some. Try it for a meal or three. Read a few reviews of other people who have tried it. If it works for you maybe try it a few more meals... take care of yourself. If you're concerned about the safety of the product then don't buy it.

Bottom line, as a consumer, manage your own risk vs. reward. This is a product you can buy cheaply and experiment with to find out if it's right for your needs.

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quinnchr12y ago

You're still saying it's the early adopters responsibility to determine the safety of the product, which seems fairly ludicrous to me...

enraged_camel12y ago

No, he is saying the early adopters can take on that responsibility if they wish. There's a slight but important difference in connotation.

I ordered a week's worth last month. I didn't do it to "determine the safety of the product." I did it because the idea intrigues me and I'm willing to give it a try. It's made of well-known ingredients, so what's the absolute worst that can happen?

KevinEldonOP12y ago

Soylent has been consumed safely and is sourced from known safe ingredients. Early adopters validate the use cases for a product. They are willing to take risks to receive some benefit.

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