A handy tool for those of you who enjoy a good argument here on ATOT.

[Fausto]

Detailed descriptions of 42 types of fallacies.

Also handy for reference while watching FoxNews.

 

[CraigRT]

uh oh.. i have a feeling this isnt going to help the situation we have here sometimes

 

[etech]

Something like this?

I've used it a few times.

 

[Ryan]

I can't even begin to describe how nerdy/out of touch someone sounds when they bust out with fallacies of logic. It just reminds me of children in grade school who have learned new words, and want to sound smarter than the rest of the class (except instead of children, it's people who've take their REQUIRED English class in college).

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Yield
uh oh.. i have a feeling this isnt going to help the situation we have here sometimes

SITUATION?!?! WTF?!? Oh man...now I'm pissed...me...you...argument...NOW! :|

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I can't even begin to describe how nerdy/out of touch someone sounds when they bust out with fallacies of logic. It just reminds me of children in grade school who have learned new words, and want to sound smarter than the rest of the class (except instead of children, it's people who've take their REQUIRED English class in college).

Ever dawn on you that I might have posted this for the amusement of our members? Don't make me go all ad hominem on your ass. :|

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: rbloedow I can't even begin to describe how nerdy/out of touch someone sounds when they bust out with fallacies of logic. It just reminds me of children in grade school who have learned new words, and want to sound smarter than the rest of the class (except instead of children, it's people who've take their REQUIRED English class in college).

Ever dawn on you that I might have posted this for the amusement of our members? Don't make me go all ad hominem on your ass. :|

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I can't even begin to describe how nerdy/out of touch someone sounds when they bust out with fallacies of logic. It just reminds me of children in grade school who have learned new words, and want to sound smarter than the rest of the class (except instead of children, it's people who've take their REQUIRED English class in college).

Ever dawn on you that I might have posted this for the amusement of our members? Don't make me go all ad hominem on your ass. :|

Why am I suddenly reminded of Eddie Murphy....

 

[propellerhead]

I like the standard disclaimers in people's statements. Like:

I could be wrong, but...
You should be able to bla-bla-bla. It worked for me. It might work for you.
I hope this helps.
Just my two cents.

 

[BruinGuy]

How to win any argument

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: BruinGuy
<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.mindspring.com/~mfpatton/argue.htm" target=blank>How to win any argument</A>

Shouting out "CHECK MATE!" and walking away is also effective.

CHECK MATE!

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: BruinGuy
<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.mindspring.com/~mfpatton/argue.htm" target=blank>How to win any argument</A>

LMAO

Thanks BruinGuy

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Fausto1
Detailed descriptions of 42 types of fallacies.

Also handy for reference while watching FoxNews.

If you think the majority of ATers can apply logic to an argument, you think too highly of ATers.

 

[yllus]

"We've got to stop them from banning pornography. Once they start banning one form of literature, they will never stop. Next thing you know, they will be burning all the books!"

:Q

 

[hdeck]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I can't even begin to describe how nerdy/out of touch someone sounds when they bust out with fallacies of logic. It just reminds me of children in grade school who have learned new words, and want to sound smarter than the rest of the class (except instead of children, it's people who've take their REQUIRED English class in college).

actually it's more common to learn these in philosophy classes now.

 

[nord1899]

Is this the argument room?

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: yllus
"We've got to stop them from banning pornography. Once they start banning one form of literature, they will never stop. Next thing you know, they will be burning all the books!"

:Q

That's a slippery slope fallacy.
CHECKMATE!

 

[isasir]

Heh, I thought the link would have 42 pictures of items resembling a penis....

'course I clicked on this thread cuz I thought they finally invented that device that would punch people over the internet.

 

[SoylentGreen]

good argument here on ATOT

oxymoron

 

[Kev]

Here are some great tips to help you win any argument

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: nord1899
Is this the argument room?

Nope...this is "abuse".

 

[ElFenix]

what is shouting at the other person until they give up because thats all i see tv commentators doing

 

[luv2chill]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: nord1899
Is this the argument room?

Nope...this is "abuse".

Stupid git!

l2c

 

[Moonbeam]

I'm not sure whether to be for or against these fallacies. Without them nobody would be able to mount an argument against me.

 

[wviperw]

Originally posted by: BruinGuy
How to win any argument