Comments by "Piccalilli Pit" (@piccalillipit9211) on "What's the deal with defectors?" video.

IM AN AUTHOR living in Bulgaria collecting stories of life under communism - the FIRST thing you have to do is immediately discount any story from a defector / western sympathiser. Its a massive "survivorship bias" - they literally hated their country so much they left it / tried to leave it. There are millions and millions who did not do that and were quite happy. Im British - I left Britain - don't ask me if you want a balanced opinion of Britain...
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IM AN AUTHOR living in Bulgaria collecting stories of life under communism - the FIRST thing you have to do is immediately discount any story from a defector / western sympathiser. Its a massive "survivorship bias" - they literally hated their country so much they left it / tried to leave it. There are millions and millions who did not do that and were quite happy. Im British - I left Britain - don't ask me if you want a balanced opinion of Britain...
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@vesuncho2952 Yeah Im not so much interested in "did you like it?" as specific stories - good and bad. One of the best is from Romania - a friend of mine. Now Romania had a terrible time as they had a terrible dictator. Every Christmas she used to get a pigs ear to chew on as a treat.
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IM AN AUTHOR living in Bulgaria collecting stories of life under communism - the FIRST thing you have to do is immediately discount any story from a defector / western sympathiser. Its a massive "survivorship bias" - they literally hated their country so much they left it / tried to leave it. There are millions and millions who did not do that and were quite happy. Im British - I left Britain - don't ask me if you want a balanced opinion of Britain...
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@termitreter6545 - Sorry dude - you don't know how research works. This is not about your opinion or your views on what truth is or is not. These are standard research protocols to avoid taint. If I were writing a book about Astronauts would I include 50% flat earthers for balance? EDIT: "Just because someone is biased doesnt mean they have to be wrong" It LITERALLY means they are wrong in their recollection and perception. Bias - definition: cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something.
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@termitreter6545 - Dude take it up with the academic world. I don't make the rules on how to conduct surveys / do research.
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@termitreter6545 - You are a strangely obsessive person.
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@termitreter6545 I literally never mentioned "scientific work". Not once, not in any way. Just let it go dude.
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@termitreter6545 - Have you not worked out - I have no interest in this conversation... Its not up to you OR ME how I research this book. It has to meet pre-defined academic criteria for it to receive peer review. Your opinion is relevant, MY opinion is relevant. This conversation is therefore irrelevant. The book will be researched as per the academic research standards laid down. WHAT YOU THINK MEANS NOTHING
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