> my first-hand knowledge
Why do it need to be first hand knowledge, if it is legitimate?
Why do it need to be first hand knowledge, if it is legitimate?
Why did they claim first-hand knowledge? because immediacy feels more convincing. A story in first person is more visceral. Why did they feel the need to "make it more convincing" like that? it's a tell.
I don't think they did.
The phrasing is intended to give the feeling of immediacy.