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May 21, 2017 at 13:51 comment added mevaqesh If you like an answer, consider marking it correct. If not, consider clarifying what additional information you want.
May 14, 2017 at 17:00 comment added msh210 @mevaqesh, you're right: neither question gives any reason to assume any particular kind of explanation. So neither is about superstition (though, again, answers may be).
May 14, 2017 at 16:58 comment added mevaqesh @msh210 Your sample question gives no reason to assume a non-naturalistic explanation. This one provides not the slightest shred of reason to assume a naturalistic explanation. This distinction seems fundamental. If you do not appreciate it, I don't think anything I say can convince you.
May 14, 2017 at 16:56 comment added msh210 @mevaqesh, that the forgetfulness is caused by luck is perhaps the answer. I don't see it in the question. Would you also tag "superstition" the question "I heard that getting lots of concussions can make one forget his learning. Is there a source for that?"? I don't see how that's different from this question.
May 12, 2017 at 16:10 comment added DanF @sam only if it's both Shabbat and if there is no eruv. I don't see any problem doing this on a weekday ... other than, perhaps, losing your seichel (as OP mentioned) ... and a hat in a gale.
May 12, 2017 at 14:32 comment added mevaqesh The tag description for 'superstition' reads: "A belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck : a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck." This question, proposing ill non naturalistic effects of a particular action qualifies by definition, and warrants the tag. You don't need to use the word to warrant the tag, just as a question about Parashat Noah, need not mention those words to warrant the tag; it just has to be a question...about parashat noah...
May 12, 2017 at 14:30 history edited mevaqesh
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May 12, 2017 at 8:33 history edited msh210
the question doesn't mention anything about superstition (though of course that may be the answer)
May 12, 2017 at 1:36 comment added sam its a problem for carrying in a reshus harbim lfi ashkanzim...
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May 12, 2017 at 0:53 comment added mevaqesh Welcome to Mi Yodeya daddy!
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