Anecdotes are sources of data. The compilation of multiple anecdotes can lead to hypotheses, which are then tested. If you get enough anecdotes, they can become a compelling form of data. The validity of the data is then dependent on the suitability of the anecdote in relation to the subject matter and the opportunities for triangulation. People who make statements like this do not understand how data works.
mslarryhotdogs
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Hey, that is not true that we didn't give a shit. We named a pool after him.
You shouldn't love this. It is a statement informed by a misunderstanding of epistemology and the philosophy of science.