John_Maxwell_IV comments on The Craigslist Revolution: a real-world application of torture vs. dust specks OR How I learned to stop worrying and create one billion dollars out of nothing - Less Wrong

47 Post author: Kevin 10 February 2010 03:15AM

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Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 14 February 2010 10:05:46AM 1 point [-]

I think the incredible conclusion could work if done right. "Incredible but true: Generate $20,000 for charity with just a few clicks! (Details inside.)"

Comment author: Jordan 14 February 2010 10:40:21AM 5 points [-]

That sounds even more suspicious. Generally taking something suspicious and then adding a phrase like "this seems suspicious, but it actually is true!" is a sure fire way to increase suspicion even further.