Quote (Subwoofer @ Apr 14 2022 04:58pm)

I don't personally hold any evidence to contradict the numbers being presented so my general rule of thumb in these situations is to stfu because my opinion will be born out of ignorance.

You chose not to do so is all.

Quote (JessiWan @ Apr 14 2022 06:37pm)

I don't think I can put an exact number on it. So I just go by this: covid is essentially a super flu. Yes people do get ill and some do die, however it's probably only a bit worse than the common flu. I believe the extent the media have us believe how bad covid is, is very likely hugely exaggerated.

But anyway I am glad to see that you have come around to my view. You now also believe we should be skeptical when it comes to covid numbers as reported on TV. That's a step forward.

Quote (JessiWan @ Apr 14 2022 07:02pm)

But I never claimed the numbers are false.

And I see that I hurt your feelings too, haha.

Quote (Subwoofer @ Apr 14 2022 05:03pm)

This is claiming that in your opinion they are hugely exaggerated so yeah you are.

Quote (JessiWan @ Apr 14 2022 07:05pm)

The covid situation is likely exaggerated, yes. But that is not the same as claiming the covid numbers are false.

Quote (Subwoofer @ Apr 14 2022 05:07pm)

So the number of deaths are unrelated to how bad covid is? Cause it seems like dying from it is a pretty important part of the picture.

Quote (JessiWan @ Apr 14 2022 07:10pm)

Look, I never claimed the covid numbers are false. This is the verifiable truth, because you can go back and read my posts in this thread. I never made such a claim. I also never claimed the covid situation is exaggerated. I said, it's very likely exaggerated. Please note the difference.

Quote (Subwoofer @ Apr 14 2022 05:12pm)

The difference is you wanted a way out once people wanted you to prove your claim.

The "im just asking questions" defense.

Quote (JessiWan @ Apr 14 2022 07:12pm)

I made no claim.

Quote (Subwoofer @ Apr 14 2022 05:13pm)

I know...you were just asking questions.

"very likely hugely exaggerated" is definitely a claim. Throwing the word likely in there was just a way to not have to defend your wild claim.