Re:Soylent recalls powder after dairy accidentally slips int...
by ambrice on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @02:44PM
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That's an interesting point of view. Sort of like, when it comes to wiring up my new house, I'm going to go with the guy who doesn't purport to be a licensed electrician.
Re:Soylent recalls powder after dairy accidentally slips int...
by yourthrowaway2 on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @04:00PM
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...sarcasm?
purport: appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess.
Would you choose the guy who _purports_ to be an electrician, or the guy who _is_ a licensed electrician?
Re:Soylent recalls powder after dairy accidentally slips int...
by ambrice on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @04:48PM
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I would go with the guy who _purports_ to be an electrician, over the guy who specifically states that he is not an electrician. That is the comparison when you say "I am going to trust Slim Fast as a meal replacement over Soylent." I used purport because that was the word originally used, but the "falsely" part doesn't apply here, there is no evidence that Soylent isn't healthy, and lots of evidence that it is.
Re:Soylent recalls powder after dairy accidentally slips int...
by stupidhn on Wednesday April 26, 2017 @09:26AM
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>I would go with the guy who _purports_ to be an electrician, over the guy who specifically states that he is not an electrician.
I wouldn't hire either without seeing some legitimate qualifications.
Re:Soylent recalls powder after dairy accidentally slips int...
by yourthrowaway2 on Tuesday April 25, 2017 @03:55PM
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But it has what plants crave - electrolytes!
Soylent can claim what they wish. When it comes to my health, I think I'm going to hedge towards the side that doesn't purport to be everything your body needs for nutrition in powder form, crafted by people with little nutritional science background.