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I don’t know what to do with this information

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I believe the main purpose of releasing them is to generate publicity for their company that they might not be able to get otherwise in more mainstream media. Much like how the legal brothels in Nevada put out press releases about how they’re offering free services to first responders who helped on a recent disaster or something like that. It gets people talking about them and spreads awareness about their offerings.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Much like how the legal brothels in Nevada put out press releases about how they’re offering free services to first responders who helped on a recent disaster or something like that.

Interesting, I hadn't heard of that. But yes, they aren't academics and don't need their data to actually say anything.