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Originally Posted by chillrob
Does that include all uses, even when it is used against you, or could you clarify when exactly it does that?
Do you think it is a positive thing for the forum for posters to become embarrassed and go on rants of denial?
it could not properly be used against me as i do not make the mistake of the meme.
People who do like to just say i do as a way to cover them doing it.
You will notice when I cite the meme i cite examples that clearly fit the meme and it is not the same the other way. If you did not notice that in the past, pay attention in the future and you will see it.
It is important to point out when certain posters use fallacious argumentative techniques and points over and over as a way to try and prompt change and better posting. That is why 'strawmen' and various 'logical fallacies', are often cited too, with the appropriate citations to the fallacy.
if someone keeps making an "Appeal to Authority" fallacy and does not realize why it is wrong to do so, you do not stop calling them out for that fallacy, when they use it, and just argue against the fallacy. That would be foolish as that would then make the fallacious point look valid.
When people trip into the Carlin Meme fallacy it also needs to be called out. We should NOT be arguing 'I like Vanilla best' ... 'No you like Chocolate best, and i can demonstrate why' and have that go on 10 pages. The second person, so convinced their position is correct because of something they read or interpreted needs to understand they are committing the Carlin meme fallacy and STOP. if you do not call them, and explain it (tell them it is the Carlin Meme fallacy) it is clear that MOST posters here will not know it. And will deny it, right up until they cannot anymore.