Why does JoinTheSwing avoid unsupported statistics in its guides?
JoinTheSwing avoids unsupported statistics because weak or outdated numbers can mislead readers and create false confidence. We favor clear definitions, practical considerations, and honest limits over numbers that lack a reliable source or useful context.
Unsupported statistics can look precise while saying very little. A number without a clear source, date, sample, or context may distort how common an experience is, or make a personal story seem representative. We avoid that kind of false certainty because readers deserve to know when information is general guidance rather than a measured fact.
Numbers about membership, attendance, demographics, and experiences can become outdated quickly. Venue details also vary by location and can change over time, while local laws may differ. When a claim depends on a venue or jurisdiction, our guides say so instead of presenting it as a universal rule.
A useful guide does not need a dramatic percentage to be helpful. We focus on plain definitions, practical considerations, questions to ask, privacy basics, and respectful etiquette. Where a number matters, we include it only when it is supported and explained well enough for a reader to judge its relevance.
This approach keeps the library honest and easier to update. It also prevents anecdotes, rumors, or marketing claims from being repeated as facts. If reliable data is available, we provide appropriate context; if it is not, we leave the number out and explain what readers can evaluate directly instead.