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Re:Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl... by monkpit on Saturday February 18, 2023 @10:09PM (#34853872)
> It already is taken as fact in many circles

You can really say this about anything. Not that I am disagreeing with you, but it’s a dubious way to frame anything you wish to state.

Re:Hundreds of changes made to latest editions of Roald Dahl... by s1artibartfast on Saturday February 18, 2023 @11:14PM (#34854306)
Sure, I agree it isn't very specific, but I wasn't trying to make a general claim, just provide a hopefully recognizable example of revisionist history.

I think it would be different if I was claiming that most people believe this narrative, or something like that.

I could have pointed to some specific academics who feel this way, but I'm not sure that is any more convincing. Basically any example can be ignored with a no true scottsman argument if someone is obstinate instead of curious.