Discussion Enough with the Pinch of Salt line...

[JQB45]

Every time there is a leak or rumor it seems every writer who writes about computer technology throws in some sort of line involving salt.
Its not important it seems to me like a bad trend that continues to get worse. Simply mention its a rumor or some sort of leak and move on.

 

[velocityg4]

Must be whatever site you read rumors from. I can't recall reading that line on any tech rumors I've read.

 

[drivinfast247]

I've probably seen it in 90% of the recent Ryzen leaks.

 

[JQB45]

Must be whatever site you read rumors from. I can't recall reading that line on any tech rumors I've read.

Which site(s) do you visit for tech rumors?

@drivinfast247 - I've also seen it on the majority of Navi GPU leaks as well.

 

[Gam3r01]

The line is used mostly for the casual reader, who might not understand what a leak might entail in terms of reliability.
For someone who keeps up on it, you already know to be skeptical from non official specs etc, so it seems wasted.

Its mostly a matter of appealing to the largest number possible.

 

[JQB45]

Thats why I said to mention that yes its a rumor or leak and what the source(s) are and just move on. Pinch of salt to me is over used more then "pun intended".

 

[Deleted member 14196]

It doesn't bother me at all, I love old expressions. Matter of preference, plain and simple.

When it regards something unbelievable I often say "Take this with a block of salt", like a salt lick you put out for deer or cattle... lol

 

[velocityg4]

Which site(s) do you visit for tech rumors?

@drivinfast247 - I've also seen it on the majority of Navi GPU leaks as well.

MacRumors and whatever shows up in the way of rumors at Tomshardware.

 

[JQB45]

It doesn't bother me at all, I love old expressions. Matter of preference, plain and simple.

When it regards something unbelievable I often say "Take this with a block of salt", like a salt lick you put out for deer or cattle... lol

That is at least creative lol.