Saying “A specific Bristol Stool Type” and not what stool type you are looking for seems to be the opposite of listing the desired criteria.
that they may change over time as we experiment and learn more
Generally, in science, it’s useful when the process of learning more about what criteria matter, is an open one where arguments about why certain criteria are believed to matter can be openly challenged and discussed.
Saying “A specific Bristol Stool Type” and not what stool type you are looking for seems to be the opposite of listing the desired criteria.
Generally, in science, it’s useful when the process of learning more about what criteria matter, is an open one where arguments about why certain criteria are believed to matter can be openly challenged and discussed.
In my last reply, I’ve already listed multiple reasons why we don’t advertise the precise criteria. Did you see that?
Elsewhere, in more purely scientific settings, I definitely have discussed the exact criteria and the evidence for them.
Furthermore, these are arguably proprietary business trade secrets, yet I’ve made them public in order to try to advance this area of science.
You are right, that wasn’t smart. You want “Type 3” stool on the Bristol scala. That’s dry, firm stool. I edited the post accordingly.
Please see my response to the person you’re replying to.