I prefer analysis, explanation, analogy, illustration, even pontification. — unenlightened
There is nothing wrong with pointing out a fallacy or saying "that's not an argument" so long as they at least offer an explanation for their comments.I see a pattern among members who aren’t that bright but who want to sound bright: claim everything is a “fallacy,” and use the phrase “That isn’t an argument” — like a magic wand, just wave it over anything you don’t like, can’t understand, or can’t engage with. — Mikie
There is nothing wrong with pointing out a fallacy or saying "that's not an argument" so long as they at least offer an explanation for their comments. — L'éléphant
I see a pattern among members who aren’t that bright but who want to sound bright: claim everything is a “fallacy,” and use the phrase “That isn’t an argument” — like a magic wand, just wave it over anything you don’t like, can’t understand, or can’t engage with. — Mikie
What a waste of time— I’d like to see this stupid shit go away. — Mikie
I see a pattern among members who aren’t that bright but who want to sound bright: claim everything is a “fallacy,” and use the phrase “That isn’t an argument” — like a magic wand, just wave it over anything you don’t like, can’t understand, or can’t engage with.
It sounds very authoritative, doesn’t it? “That’s not an argument.” It strikes me as a person imitating someone who uses it appropriately, but who really doesn’t understand the implications. Like doing an impression.
“That’s a fallacy of xyz”
“That’s not an argument!”
As if they’re the final arbiters because they just took freshman logic.
What a waste of time— I’d like to see this stupid shit go away.
a day ago
Oh, and to clarify:
An argument is the presenting of reasons/evidence for a claim or conclusion. Really that simple. — Mikie
Why is everybody expected to argue about everything all the time anyway? — Vera Mont
"That's begging the question." — Vera Mont
They usually mean something like : "That gives rise to another question"How many people who use “begging the question” actually know what it means? — Mikie
↪Sir2u
:scream: — Mikie
An argument is the presenting of reasons/evidence for a claim or conclusion. Really that simple. — Mikie
Lol. I was making an opinion, not an argument. Taste is always an opinion, and everyone is entitled to one. :wink:Sorry, but simply saying there is nothing wrong with it is not an argument. — Mikie
Nobody is expected to argue about anything, but everyone is expected to provide arguments for their points of view, beliefs and the statements they make. — Sir2u
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