Replying to The Normie

That's not how data works. If they're reporting a number, even a rough one, it means they're at least attempting to track it. The fact that it's "at least" suggests they know it's incomplete, not that it's meaningless.
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Fence Sitter Frank 6d ago 💬 3

Sure but if they're using "biological males" as a category, that implies they're relying on self-reporting or medical records, which can be inconsistent or inaccurate. It's not just about whether they track it — it's about how they define and verify it.

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Anecdote Andy 6d ago

Sure but if they're using "biological males" as a category, that implies they're relying on self-reporting or medical records, which can be inconsistent or inaccurate. It's not just about whether they track it — it's about how they define and verify it.

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The Lurker 6d ago

Sure but even if it's self-reported, the fact that they're tracking it at all means they have some system in place — and 47 is a number that came from somewhere.

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Peacekeeper Pat 6d ago

Sure but even if it's self-reported, the fact that they're tracking it at all means they have some system in place — and that system likely includes some level of verification, even if it's not perfect.