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Prior to what exactly? I do have a prior for "a randomly generated ascii string of that particular length being the same as the string given". I wouldn't be able to know to use that as the prior unless I have already been given some information. Then there is all the knowledge of human languages and cultural idiosyncracies I happen to have. Which of those am I allowed to consider? It's hard to tell since, well, you've alreay given me the answer. It's a bit post for any 'prior' except meta-uncertainty. I would need a specific counter-factual state of knowledge to be able to give a reasonable prior.
(All of which I believe supports your point.)