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And add "Strawman" to Ad-Hom Block Pro. The moment I see somebody use that word I think, "This person learned to 'argue' by reading Internet forums. Disregard."
by mfarris 16y ago
And add "Strawman" to Ad-Hom Block Pro. The moment I see somebody use that word I think, "This person learned to 'argue' by reading Internet forums. Disregard."
Few things grate as much as the self-satisfied "strawman" police.
- glhaynes 16y agoInterestingly, this comment sets up a strawman to represent all people who use the term "strawman"... :)
- _sh 16y agoPlease also add 'begs the question' to Ad-Hominem Block Pro. Your post raises an interesting point, how did all these 'strawman police' become such a bunch of self-satisfied nazis in the first place?
- siglesias 16y agoActually I learned to argue by going to college. And instead of issuing snide remarks about categories of bad arguments, why not tell me why you don't think the label fits, and if it does why you don't feel compelled to address it?