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Imagine, if you will, an internet-based service company that allows you to connect with a virtual referee during bouts of verbal conflict. Whether it be strictly an online confrontation or a face-to-face interaction, this fee-based service would provide you with full access (via teleconference or simple
3-way messaging) to an individual who is well versed in the dynamics of logical debate.
This referee would blow the whistle when certain infractions are spotted and impose penaltys accordingly.
TWEET!
"Ad Hominem, Jill, 30 seconds Remedial Penalty Box!"
When called into the remedial penalty box, the offending party would be forced to endure a tedious explanation of why the statement is unacceptable as an argument. Their opponent can use this time as they see fit - Planning the next phase of their argument, picking their nose, or dancing around singing "I am so smart! I am so great!"
Declared winners and losers would be an optional service available at extra charge.
(with thanks to [Soterios])
The Forest of Rhetoric
http://humanities.b.../rhetoric/silva.htm
[DrBob, May 18 2005]
'Straight and Crooked Thinking' by R H Thouless
http://www.amazon.c...026-6549778-6400453
Know your enemy! [DrBob, May 18 2005]
Argument fallacies
http://www.nobeliefs.com/fallacies.htm
argumentum ad verecundiam [Ling, Jun 07 2005]
Queensbur-E Rules
Queensbur-E_20Rules
similar idea [Acme, Jun 07 2005]
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On Saturday Night Live they did refereed argument matches in the boxing ring. |
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There's always room for an argument. |
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I wasn't aware that arguments followed any particular set of rules. |
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Yes, and beer almost always results in arguments. |
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"Now, Jill, picking up a chair is not going to prove anythtzzzzz........." |
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//I wasn't aware that arguments followed any particular set of rules.//
Oh but they do, hidden truths, they do. (linkies)
The Python sketch referred to by ack also covers this ground.
"I've told you once!" |
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[DrBob] Thanks for the links! I knew that someone would eventually pick up my slack. |
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Argument referees. Would you like us to settle an argument or would you like a blowjob? |
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Yeah, you would say that! |
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I would've expected more from UnaBubba. |
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I could imagine something like:
No repetition
No resorting to personal abuse
No changing the subject
No crying
No repetition
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If you are a man, there is the easy way out: |
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1) Admit you are an idiot
2) Admit that you are wrong. Being right means you lose.
3) Grovel and beg for forgiveness
4) Keep your mouth shut and don't say anything while she continues to berate you for 5 more hours about how loathsome and insensitive you are after completing step 1 through 3 |
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After being married for a total of 25 years, this method has served me well. |
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Oooh, without crying and changing the subject I'd be laid bare. |
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