'Most People' Disputes

Commenters debate the accuracy of claims about whether 'most people', 'many people', a 'majority', or only a 'minority' engage in certain behaviors, hold opinions, or share preferences.

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Sample Comments

rmc • Oct 23, 2014 • View on HN

Quite a lot of people don't.

buboard • Sep 24, 2019 • View on HN

that's not "most people" though

ajuc • Jan 2, 2023 • View on HN

You aren't "most people" though.

RandomLensman • Feb 19, 2024 • View on HN

"Most people"? I very much doubt that.

mobiuscog • Oct 19, 2016 • View on HN

Many don't. Unfortunately.

josephcsible • May 11, 2025 • View on HN

"Most people" certainly do not.

freedomben • Dec 11, 2023 • View on HN

Unfortunately we're heavily in the minority. The vast majority of people won't do this.

RivieraKid • Aug 15, 2012 • View on HN

I think that's true only for a small minority...

danmaz74 • Mar 12, 2018 • View on HN

Not everyone, but many people do.

sahaj • Nov 15, 2008 • View on HN

from how many people though? i'm willing to bet not that many.