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Originally Posted by nekokami
I don't think any of us can assume we know what "most people would do" based on our own behavior or what we've heard about the behavior of others. This is an area that really needs a well-designed study if we're ever going to move past assumptions and into facts.
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There are several problems with a study like that:
1. Getting hard and reliable data. Who could you trust?
2. Predicting an alternative universe - what would have happened if I didnt ... Whatever you do - the study will never be able to satisfy everyone.
3. A large enough number of participants - asking e.g. 100 people about their behaviour would mean nothing. Especially because .. well - see point 1.