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Some are septic safe while they don’t really break down in a sewer. It’s buyer beware, know your shit, literally.
Every plumber I've spoken with said that "flushable" wipes are 100% bullshit and to never flush them.
This is called anecdotal evidence, and is veridically worthless.
Not really, anecdotal evidence would be "I used to flush flushable wipes and my toiled got clogged". Which wouldn't be entirely worthless, but even assuming good faith it could have been a coincidence, so not worth a whole lot either.
Quoting a plumber, who'd be qualified on the subject, is an argument of authority. It's a bit more reliable as long as you recognize the authority of plumbers over all things plumbing. There's also room for error through misquoting, and of course like for all arguments, it could be a plain lie. But
I'd give this a solid 76% reliable. If I had some wipes I intended to flush, after reading that I'd probably look for more sources online to confirm before I do.
It's anecdotal because some rando on the internet is saying it. They didn't quote a plumber, they said some plumbers they talked to said a thing. That's worthless.
Kinda funny how you're only applying that logic to that one specific comment.