Originally Posted by
400000Dead
No problem. The weatherman analogy does fit pretty well. But what if a weatherman could change the outcome by simply reporting the weather? Let's see.
"Forecast for Tuesday.. Looks like everyone is going to get soaked! 90% chance of rain showers all day. Be sure to pack umbrellas and ponchos when you head to the park!"
Tuesday rain happens. No one gets wet because they were prepared.
APC Angry Mob: "HE'S A LIAR! HE SAID WE WOULD ALL GET SOAKED!"
You see how dumb you all sound? Warnings affect outcomes.
See how dumb the weather man sounds? I can look outside myself and see the weather is bad. I don't need him. If my neighbors were dropping dead, I'd notice.