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That's borderline trolling, and rude. You could simply ask.

I don't believe he meant one should intentionally write false statements, just that when one makes a mistake and others correct it, that it's a good opportunity to learn.

Indeed. Thank you.

Nevertheless, let me mention a relevant fun fact: I even remember there was a research paper (or maybe a non-academic experiment somewhere on Reddit or so, I fail to recall for sure) which says postulating something wrong publicly is way more efficient than asking a question - much more people rush to emerge passionately addressing all the flaws of your opinion in details and with references than when you ask.

Cunningham's Law: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Cunningham%27s_Law

Thanks.

I didn't mean to, this is just the way I gratefully accept interesting critique :-)

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