If people just wanted stats or references, there are other places for that. They (we) come to a forum to discuss stuff, so anecdotes have value. Plus in general they are easier and more entertaining to process.
I'll also point out that your question has an anecdote in it about a current front page post. This is not a bad thing, you use it to illustrate your point, same as happens in comments.
(And, your headline implies without any evidence that your anecdotes make HN readers "anti-science". This is not good)
I'll also point out that your question has an anecdote in it about a current front page post. This is not a bad thing, you use it to illustrate your point, same as happens in comments.
(And, your headline implies without any evidence that your anecdotes make HN readers "anti-science". This is not good)