Lady Rarity Pony 4,892 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 Okay, guys and gals. I know you all like arguing on the internet, so I'm going to help you improve your argument skills. First, you'll need to be able to spot logical fallacies. Here they are: Ad hominem: This means that the person disagreed with you. Right there, he loses the debate. Strawman argument: This means you don't like the person's argument, probably because it disagrees with you - see ad hominem definition - which automatically discredits his argument. Being male: Not being a woman means you can't possibly have any idea what you're talking about should the discussion pertain to women or something 'female'. Argument from authority: This means you took the time to properly source your claims. Involving people with credentials on the matter automatically discredits your argument. Argument from logic: This means your opponent pointed out major flaws in your argument. Just respond and say there are no flaws. That automatically makes them lose. Okay, that's all you need to know about logical fallacies. If you see any of them make sure to consistently invoke them whenever you want to win. Now for some tips on debating. Always use A.D.D. methodology. This means that even after you receive a response to a provocative question you just pretend there has never been an answer. This way it makes it look like your opponents have never been smart enough to respond. Create an unfalsifiable and arbitrary argument. For example, say only A causes C. But when it's mentioned that B also causes C just as much, if not more, than A, then just say B is really just a different version of A. That way A always causes C. Keep changing the subject. When you realize you're gonna lose, just quickly invoke another subject. That way the other person has trouble responding to both. Use vague terminology and definitions. This way if the other person corners you, you can just accuse them of an equivocation fallacy. Sound persecuted. It helps you look favorable. Insist that you've never had a good objection to your premise. This way it looks like it's true. Always take advantage of humility. When the other person has a better response, just try to look humble and say the other person is arrogant for thinking he knows the answer. That way he looks bad. Now that we have all the basics down you're all ready to argue on the Internet. Abide by these tips and tricks and you're sure to get a round of applause from everyone who agrees with you. Good luck. 12 LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiki 5,855 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 tl;dr ur thred is dum n u r dum i dnt need a guide im always rite anyway You'll be entranced by me ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,892 October 10, 2012 Author Share October 10, 2012 tl;dr ur thred is dum n u r dum i dnt need a guide im always rite anyway Way to pull a strawman argument. You're wrong and you know it. LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavelColt 22,881 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 Could have saved a crap ton of time and just done something along the lines of: A: Lady Rarity is always right. B: If you have a differeing opinion, see A. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiki 5,855 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 Way to pull a strawman argument. You're wrong and you know it. l00k i kno dis is ur thred n all but u dnt need 2 act lyke ur rite wit wat u say 4 attenshun You'll be entranced by me ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null123456 759 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 (edited) l00k i kno dis is ur thred n all but u dnt need 2 act lyke ur rite wit wat u say 4 attenshun Are you feeling okay? JK.dis iz da argumentzs posz zo szomeaone cAn ki!! meh. Edited October 10, 2012 by Random Sushi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XUNUSEDXXX 3,459 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomuraBL 851 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 Wait, is this comic sans? If it is. xD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor XFizzle 8,669 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 No, this is how you argue 7 MLP Forums' resident timelord, sports dilettante, and purveyor of wit and humor~*Traveling Timelord Nonpareil*~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,892 October 10, 2012 Author Share October 10, 2012 l00k i kno dis is ur thred n all but u dnt need 2 act lyke ur rite wit wat u say 4 attenshun You're so arrogant. You think you know the answer. Stttttttttupid. LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiki 5,855 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 You're so arrogant. You think you know the answer. Stttttttttupid. im not da one usin comic sans lyke raccoon sed!!!1111!!!1!11one!!11!111!! You'll be entranced by me ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone for good 1,593 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 So I just want some clarification here. There's this one mom on youtube who is being a complete moron when she keeps telling me that France is in Europe. I have a response written out, and I guess I'll let you guys look at it before I post it up. I have told you this again AND AGAIN! France is not in Europe! It's a damned state! I have straight As in high school and I have been accepted into Harvard and sick scum like you are the reason why America's failing in terms of education and the economy. Plus, you're a god damned girl get back to making sandwiches because lets be honest that's all idiots like you who don't seem to grasp elementary geography are good for. If you harass me or my fraternity again regarding this issue I will contact youtube and you will be banned for good. Have a nice day, you walking fallacy! Are there any issues here? 3 Just editing my signature to say that my behavior on here was cringe. I don't regret the friends i made but man i was cringe here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,892 October 10, 2012 Author Share October 10, 2012 im not da one usin comic sans lyke raccoon sed!!!1111!!!1!11one!!11!111!! I'm going to continue responding to you just to see how long it takes you to accept that you've lost this debate. LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discorded Bluenote 126 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 (edited) Arguing is for wimps We settle for calm descussion JK We brawl to the death. btw i'm not using dis for commerical pursposus i'm usin it to prve may poinng lol Edited October 10, 2012 by Blue Scout Youtube~Twitch~Ask.Fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiki 5,855 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 I'm going to continue responding to you just to see how long it takes you to accept that you've lost this debate. haha ya rite me rong? not possible ur a "lady" rarity so ur a girl and girls r alwys rong anyway You'll be entranced by me ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Rising 2,156 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 The only thing you need to arguing on the internet: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 Ur dum! Amidoinitrite guise!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Hooves 113 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 ldyrary plz I using dolan teh duk speek ur agrumnt iz invld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nah 3,182 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 The dummies (n00bs) guide to starting winning arguments on da intawebz 1. Say sumthin st00pid and c0ntreversial 2. mispel evryting, 0nly dum ppl spel c0rectly 3. Cal evrting u h8 gay and st00pid 4. use numbas rader dan wirds 5. USE CAPZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6. 0 is c00ler dan o. Congratulations, you know now how to start an argument on the internet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronium 512 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 One word...Comic sans....that's two words? Ad Hominem. 1 This one is a tad less creepy. Wouldn't you agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlNKlE PIE 364 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 (edited) My opinions are facts. Prove me wrong. Oh wait, you can't refute the truth. Edited October 10, 2012 by Pinkie Pie "Well," said Pooh, "what I like best—" and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TailsIsNotAlone 3,695 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 The only argument you will ever need. Another article for the Arguing On the Internet handbook: If you are religious and express your beliefs online, and someone disagrees with you, you must ride circular reasoning all the way to a preconceived victory while randomly quoting Bible verses, as if they're supposed to mean something to people who do not hold the Bible sacred. "Human beings fascinate me Being just the way they are..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarStep 42 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 So I just want some clarification here. There's this one mom on youtube who is being a complete moron when she keeps telling me that France is in Europe. I have a response written out, and I guess I'll let you guys look at it before I post it up. Are there any issues here? Hmm looking pretty good. You have the appeal to your authority, how she is a ruiner of society, how her background/genes are inferior, threats and insults. You might want to change the first few lines to something like "I want to help you understand where France is but as I have told you this again..." continued same as above, that way you get sympathy right off the bat for trying to help this poor soul. Another thing is never ask nor accept advice. Asking or accepting makes you appear fallible which as a winner you should know you never are. That you might not know something may make others think that you may not know more stuff which can discredit your entire platform. If someone offers good advice out of the blue say something to the effect of that you already knew that and belittle them a bit for even suggesting something that anyone with half a brain would have already known. Shows off your superior intellect while discouraging challengers who know they could never compete with such an advanced debating style. My deviant art, pleasantly plush with pixeled ponies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demi 545 October 10, 2012 Share October 10, 2012 So in other words pull out a dictionary and bombard them with a shovel loads of big words until they shut the buck up. And remember.. CAPS LOCK = YELLING!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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