re: #309 000G

Yes. for a fringe position it was popular in that segment of the population when compared to how that position was received in other segments.

I kind of get what you’re saying. If among those who accept A there are 85% X’s and 15% Y’s, then acc. to you “A is popular among X’s” even if only 1% of X’s share this position. Native speakers though say that it’s not how it’s used, so I’m gonna stick with native speakers.