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I've never understood the "most developed nations _______" argument. So what? "Most" parties doing something doesn't make it the right choice. In any other disc

by pluto9 6y ago

I've never understood the "most developed nations _______" argument. So what? "Most" parties doing something doesn't make it the right choice. In any other discussion this would be rightfully called out as an "appeal to the majority" fallacy.

christiansakai 6y ago
I am at loss for words here. These kinds of argument can be made for anything. Most countries require masks and seatbelts, so what? It doesn't make it the right choice. Most countries don't allow to eat dogs, so what? It doesn't make it the right choice. Most countries don't allow to kill man, so what? It doesn't make it the right choice. I'm just giving a taste of your own medicine.
- pluto9 6y ago
  You're making my point for me. Every single one of those is a stupid argument. There are plenty of good arguments to be made for all of those things, but "everyone else does it" is not one of them. Look, if every other country legalizes murder tomorrow, does that mean we should, too? No? Then whether everyone else is doing it is clearly irrelevant. Somebody will probably sic dang on me for saying this, but it is mind boggling to me that I have to explain this.
  - christiansakai 6y ago
    Your argument really sounds like those first year students that just attended psychology 101 or theology 101, debate 101, philosophy 101 and suddenly felt "woke" and decided to go "meta" for the discussion and mentioning "majority fallacy" instead of discussing the issue. Yeah, try that with your professors. low effort post.
    - pluto9 6y ago
      I wouldn't have the opportunity, because none of my professors ever used such poor reasoning. I'm not surprised to learn that yours do, though. Also, psychology and theology have nothing to do with any of this, and you clearly have no idea what "woke" and "meta" mean. You can call my post "low effort" but at least it isn't a word salad. I regret wasting my time talking to you. Have a good night.

by pluto9 6y ago

christiansakai 6y ago

I am at loss for words here. These kinds of argument can be made for anything. Most countries require masks and seatbelts, so what? It doesn't make it the right choice. Most countries don't allow to eat dogs, so what? It doesn't make it the right choice. Most countries don't allow to kill man, so what? It doesn't make it the right choice. I'm just giving a taste of your own medicine.

pluto9 6y ago
You're making my point for me. Every single one of those is a stupid argument. There are plenty of good arguments to be made for all of those things, but "everyone else does it" is not one of them. Look, if every other country legalizes murder tomorrow, does that mean we should, too? No? Then whether everyone else is doing it is clearly irrelevant. Somebody will probably sic dang on me for saying this, but it is mind boggling to me that I have to explain this.
- christiansakai 6y ago
  Your argument really sounds like those first year students that just attended psychology 101 or theology 101, debate 101, philosophy 101 and suddenly felt "woke" and decided to go "meta" for the discussion and mentioning "majority fallacy" instead of discussing the issue. Yeah, try that with your professors. low effort post.
  - pluto9 6y ago
    I wouldn't have the opportunity, because none of my professors ever used such poor reasoning. I'm not surprised to learn that yours do, though. Also, psychology and theology have nothing to do with any of this, and you clearly have no idea what "woke" and "meta" mean. You can call my post "low effort" but at least it isn't a word salad. I regret wasting my time talking to you. Have a good night.