. . . not defending Yelp, but that would not be "resounding evidence".

@FearlessFly So they get a few friends to pile on and say that a business is "racist" because some employee got their friend or relative mad. Yelp calls that "resounding evidence". They all say the place is "racist" give them a low rating and harm their business or get some innocent person fired. This happens. I'd say most negative Yelps are false.

@barjoe "a few friends to pile on" -- doesn't sound like FRIENDS to me.

Sounds like your 'evidence' is no better than Yelp.

@FearlessFly I know people who've been fired because of negative Yelp. I'm not making out a dossier here that I need evidence. Yelp sucks. It misinforms users and hurts businesses. A little bit of info that I have evidence for: Yelp removes negative reviews, for monetary fees Yelp is bullshit.

@barjoe . . . anecdote is not data

@FearlessFly My comment is opinion based. What is this a science project? You disagree? Fine. Rely on Yelp. One question. Are you ever subject to Yelp reviews in your job?

@barjoe This is a website for AGNOSTICS.
Anyone can give opinions.
I'm not defending Yelp, never even visited the website.

IMO, businesses have a renown history (and vested interest) of false information.

I have not made ANY claim(s) about Yelp.
The burden is on the one (you) making the claim(s).

@FearlessFly I don't have a burden of proof. We're not in criminal court. I gave my take on Yelp. It's a nasty service. I think that. I don't have to prove it. I give Yelp a negative review. "Anyone can give opinions." I just did.

@barjoe "People lie on Yelp"
"I know for a fact people who can't get a reservation"
"They all say the place is "racist" "
"This happens"
"It misinforms users and hurts businesses"
"Yelp removes negative reviews, for monetary fees"

"My comment is opinion based"

IMO, it would be useful to consistently self-label OPINIONS as opinion to distinguish them from statements that sound like fact(s) (without evidence).