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General Discussion => Moderation Discussion => Topic started by: Benjamin Shepherd on 26 Nov 2010, 10:05

Title: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Benjamin Shepherd on 26 Nov 2010, 10:05

I posted this already for shits and giggles, but I think there should be a sticky for the argument pyramid, to show everyone what exactly constitutes a thought out discussion.

(http://i54.tinypic.com/28j9qv8.jpg)

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Hamish Grayson on 26 Nov 2010, 10:35

You're an ass hat.

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: orange on 26 Nov 2010, 10:53

Now that is scary, I was considering posting:

Quote from: Hamish Grayson on 26 Nov 2010, 10:35

You're an ass hat.

In the Poll thread, directed at Ben;

Quote from: Benjamin Shepherd on 26 Nov 2010, 10:05

for shits and giggles

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Senn Typhos on 26 Nov 2010, 11:02

But, the only pyramid graph we're familiar with is the food pyramid. Which means that we should be using mostly name-calling and almost always avoiding refutation of the central point.

Which means IGS is doin' it right! D:

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Ken on 26 Nov 2010, 15:57

I feel I've been guilty of tripping and falling down the side of this thing quite recently!  :oops: I support this product and/or service.  8)

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Gottii on 29 Nov 2010, 03:14

What happens if stating that someone is an ass hat does indeed refute the central point of their argument?

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Vincent Pryce on 29 Nov 2010, 08:19

Quote from: Gottii on 29 Nov 2010, 03:14

What happens if stating that someone is an ass hat does indeed refute the central point of their argument?

Ah the classical Pinocchio Dilemma
(http://www.thesixthnonsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/epic-paradox.png)

Title: Re: Sticky this Argument Pyramid
Post by: Benjamin Shepherd on 10 Dec 2010, 09:05

Epic paradox, meet epic thread bump.