[ann] Minimal Python project

Edward K. Ream edream at tds.net
Sat Jan 11 16:44:53 EST 2003


> > > I'm inclined to withhold judgment on such claims, admitting the
> > > possibility that I don't know everything.
> >
> > A better rule of thumb, IMO, is that extraordinary claims require
> > extraordinary justification.
>
> Whether or not a claim is extraordinary is totally in the mind (if
> any) of the person who dislikes the claim.


This statement is false.  If it were true we would have no basis on which to
judge any claim at all.

I believe I am discussing this issues on the merits.  And I have never said
I "dislike" the claim.  I have said only that I have doubts about it.
Indeed, I would be thrilled if the claim were true.

Edward
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