I made an estimation because I didn`t realize that this data was available to me.
Someone should have just told me I should look up the data myself, and shown me how.
And for gods sake, this whole post of yours is a waste of time. This is what it boils down to:
Look up the data, it`s more accurate than estimation. AGREED!
Your time would have been better spent teaching me how to find that data.
But instead you chose to lord it over me (the fact that accessing such data is more accurate than estimation) NO SHIT!
I don't think the discussion I am having is a waste of time, and wouldn't be having it if I did. I can't say I actually expect to change anyone's mind, but I do find the topic interesting.
I don't agree with your boiling down of my post for the reasons eHalcyon has already put forth.
I am sorry that you feel my post is lording anything over you. I did not intend anything in my last few posts to be directed at you. I am only having a conversation about the merits of estimating frequencies based on memory with other forum members who feel like discussing it. I don't think the conversation is significantly related to anything you posted at this point. You are definitely not the first person here to make such an estimation and you will certainly not be the last. I am relatively certain this thread is not the first time I have made the stupid joke about statistics being made up. I apologize for having made the joke at your and Kirian's expense as it was not intended to be seen as a personal attack. The direction of this thread compelled me to explain my motivations for making the comment and have continued to participate in the discussion that has produced.
There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.