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A form of | A form of [[Circular Reasoning]] | ||
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1) If X is scum, then his arguments are scummy.<br /> | |||
X is scum. | 2) X is scum.<br /> | ||
Therefore, X's arguments are scummy. | 3) Therefore, X's arguments are scummy.</blockquote> | ||
This is an invalid argument. It's not a good way to persuade anyone else that player X is scum, except perhaps that it might draw attention to the fact that player X hasn't produced any good arguments or evidence in his favour. It | This is an invalid argument. It's not a good way to persuade anyone else that player X is scum, except perhaps that it might draw attention to the fact that player X hasn't produced any good arguments or evidence in his favour. Often inexperienced players use this aggressively to try to pressure scum. However this rarely serves any purpose and greatly frustrates players due to lack of content. | ||
It may have value in terms of getting a reaction from player X or other players. | |||
[[Category:Logical Fallacies]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:07, 8 July 2008
A form of Circular Reasoning
1) If X is scum, then his arguments are scummy.
2) X is scum.
3) Therefore, X's arguments are scummy.
This is an invalid argument. It's not a good way to persuade anyone else that player X is scum, except perhaps that it might draw attention to the fact that player X hasn't produced any good arguments or evidence in his favour. Often inexperienced players use this aggressively to try to pressure scum. However this rarely serves any purpose and greatly frustrates players due to lack of content.
It may have value in terms of getting a reaction from player X or other players.