Interesting Definition

[MidKnight]

This thread isn't in response to any recent uses of this term. I just, however, realized that some people I've had the bittersweet pleasure of arguing with have used the term itself, without the correct context, as a straw man. Very interesting.

[Forboding Angel]

Imo, the term itself is stupid. If the argument doesn't hold water, then it doesn't hold water. Don't designate it it's own ridiculous term.

[Das Bruce]

Read the article again please Forb.

[Forboding Angel]

I read it, but I still think that euphemisms for saying "Your Argument Sucks" are stupid.

[JohannesH]

So I should just say "Your Argument Sucks" and leave it at that? Cause if it sucks it just sucks, simple.

[Forboding Angel]

Pretty much, and then we debate on the argument. See? Easy peazy!

[Das Bruce]

I read it, but I still think that euphemisms for saying "Your Argument Sucks" are stupid.

No it's "Your Argument Sucks Because...", it's important to point out where fallacies have occured and how to avoid making them or counter somebody using them.

[aegis]

I read it, but I still think that euphemisms for saying "Your Argument Sucks" are stupid.

No it's "Your Argument Sucks Because...", it's important to point out where fallacies have occured and how to avoid making them or counter somebody using them.

your argument sucks

[ralphie]

lets argue about arguing

[MidKnight]

lets argue about arguing

Nice straw man.

BTW:'Your argument sucks because...' isn't the definition the page gives. It's more like
'I think pie tastes good, as it is creamy and sweet'
'I disagree, cream isn't that delicious.'

[Das Bruce]

lets argue about arguing

Nice straw man.

BTW:'Your argument sucks because...' isn't the definition the page gives.

We were speaking more generally about logical fallacies, rather than this one in particular.

[Forboding Angel]

At this point, "Straw Man" has become a cliche.

[Das Bruce]

Cliche refers to artistic works. Just because you're sick of hearing something doesn't make it a cliche.

[MidKnight]

Cliche refers to artistic works. Just because you're sick of hearing something doesn't make it a cliche.

Nice straw man.

Straw man would make a cool meme.

[Das Bruce]

Wait, that was a strawman?

[smoth]

gundam

[JohannesH]

gundam

your argument sucks

[Neddie]

gundam

your argument sucks

I disagree, suck doesn't suck.

[Gota]

Howdy.
I am now a meme.

[Pxtl]

/hotlinked.