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Travis on Jan 5, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: How To Use Monkey Math To Prove Whatever You Want

Although I agree with you, I would avoid using phrases such as "trust me on that". Especially when discussing an issue that has generated vigorous debate. It weakens your argument, and only makes me trust you (and your point) less.

achompas on Jan 5, 2011 [–]

Good point. I'd prefer to not reveal why I said that, so I've edited my comment.

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