Sure, I’ll bite. Here are some of the logical fallacies you’ve committed in this thread.
1. Ad Hominem
Definition: Rejecting a claim by attacking the person making it rather than addressing the claim itself.
Quote:
“If you read that article and say ‘yeah, this is highly credible and close to centre’, you are a fascist.”
Formal Logic:
(I say: Credible(BBC)) ⇒ (You say: I ∈ Fascist)
Therefore: ¬Credible(BBC)
This sidesteps the actual argument about the article’s credibility by attacking me personally. It doesn’t address whether the article is actually accurate or balanced.
2. Genetic Fallacy
Definition: Dismissing a claim based solely on its source rather than its content.
Quote:
“Actually the atrocity propaganda of far right, pro-genocide propaganda outlets like the BBC is exactly what has been used to excuse the IDF’s atrocities.”
Formal Logic:
(Source(C) = BBC ∧ Bad(Source)) ⇒ ¬C
You reject the article’s factual content entirely because it’s from the BBC, without evaluating the specific claims being made.
3. Motte and Bailey
Definition: Defending a controversial position (bailey) by retreating to a safer, more defensible one (motte) when challenged.
Quote:
“So you’ve Motte-and-Baillied your way from ‘gliders were used to attack small villages’ to ‘gliders were used in attacks on civilian targets’ to ‘a para-glider was referenced in this article’.”
Formal Logic:
Let P = “Paragliders attacked civilians”
You challenge P → I clarify P’ = “Paragliders attacked civilian targets like Kfar Aza”
Then you respond to P′′ = “Paragliders are mentioned in the article”
Then argue:
¬Mentions(P′′) ⇒ ¬P
It’s a little ironic you accuse me of doing a Motte-and-Bailey while actually performing one yourself - shifting from the broader factual claim to whether the article uses specific phrasing. But hey, we all do it sometimes!
4. Fallacy Fallacy
Definition: Assuming that because someone made a flawed argument, their conclusion must be false.
Quote:
“Blanket declaring that your opponent is wrong and not arguing in good faith because they apparently had ‘so many logical fallacies’…”
Formal Logic:
(∃ Fallacy in Argument A) ⇒ ¬Valid(A)
Then wrongly inferred: ¬Valid(A) ⇒ ¬True(Conclusion A)
Even if my argument has flaws, that alone doesn’t disprove the underlying claim (e.g., that paragliders attacked civilians).
5. Begging the Question
Definition: Assuming the conclusion within the premise - circular reasoning.
Quote (from your rebuttal):
“Begging the question fallacy: the whole discussion is about if it’s true; you can’t just declare it to be true.”
“That was factually untrue and instead of admitting that you were wrong…”
You point out this fallacy in me - but then do the same thing by assuming the opposite is true without disproving it.
6. Poisoning the Well
Definition: Discrediting someone in advance so that their argument won’t be taken seriously.
Quote:
“Do you also go around ‘critically reading’ other openly fascist news sources?”
“If you think the kind of fascist shit like the article you posted isn’t far-right, you are in a media bubble.”
Formal Logic:
Uses(BBC) ⇒ ∈Fascist ⇒ ¬Trustworthy(All Claims from Person)
This frames me as inherently untrustworthy because of the sources I read, regardless of the content of my arguments.
Quote:
“If you read that article and say ‘yeah, this is highly credible and close to centre’, you are a fascist.”
Formal Logic:
(I say: Credible(BBC)) ⇒ (You say: I ∈ Fascist)
Therefore: ¬Credible(BBC)
Wrong, that is not the argument I made: strawman fallacy.
“So you’ve Motte-and-Baillied your way from ‘gliders were used to attack small villages’ to ‘gliders were used in attacks on civilian targets’ to ‘a para-glider was referenced in this article’.”
Formal Logic:
Let P = “Paragliders attacked civilians”
You challenge P → I clarify P’ = “Paragliders attacked civilian targets like Kfar Aza”
Then you respond to P′′ = “Paragliders are mentioned in the article”
Then argue:
¬Mentions(P′′) ⇒ ¬P
Third time: not the argument made, strawman fallacy.
“Blanket declaring that your opponent is wrong and not arguing in good faith because they apparently had ‘so many logical fallacies’…”
Formal Logic:
(∃ Fallacy in Argument A) ⇒ ¬Valid(A)
Then wrongly inferred: ¬Valid(A) ⇒ ¬True(Conclusion A)
lol ok. So now you care about fallacy fallacy? hypocrite.
Quote (from your rebuttal):
“Begging the question fallacy: the whole discussion is about if it’s true; you can’t just declare it to be true.” “That was factually untrue and instead of admitting that you were wrong…”
Formal Logic:
(You assume: ¬P)
Then argue: ¬P
[where P = “Paragliders attacked civilians”]
You point out this fallacy in me - but then do the same thing by assuming the opposite is true without disproving it.
Not remotely the argument made, not even close: massive fucking strawman, again.
“Do you also go around ‘critically reading’ other openly fascist news sources?” “If you think the kind of fascist shit like the article you posted isn’t far-right, you are in a media bubble.”
Formal Logic:
Uses(BBC) ⇒ ∈Fascist ⇒ ¬Trustworthy(All Claims from Person)
For the fifth fucking time: not the argument: strawman
Incorrect, that is not the formal logic form of my claim: strawman.
Strawman Claim: You claim I mis-represented your argument, but I quoted your exact words. There is no misquote or bending of meaning.
Factually incorrect, as you presented a logical form that was neither my exact words, nor an accurate form of my claim: lying.
Exact Quotation: You said, “Actually the atrocity propaganda of far right, pro-genocide propaganda outlets like the BBC is exactly what has been used to excuse the IDF’s atrocities.” That is indeed rejecting “C” (the claim that paragliders attacked civilians as reported) on the basis of “BBC = bad source.”
Incorrect. Strawman
Formal Logic of Your Rejection:
Not the formal logic form of my claim: Strawman
By saying “not the argument I made,” you ignore that you literally attacked the source (BBC) and drew a conclusion about the truth of its content. Claiming “strawman” here misrepresents what you literally wrote.
False: lying.
Exact Quote: I pointed out that you said, “there are so many logical fallacies in your comments…,” implying “if I committed fallacies, my conclusion is false.” That is precisely the Fallacy Fallacy.
Claims “exact quote”, then adds in things that weren’t said: lying.
You respond by calling me “hypocrite,” which is itself an Ad Hominem
Incorrect, not what an ad-hominem is.
If (∃ Fallacy in Greg’s argument) then (Greg’s conclusion is false). That inference is invalid because identifying a fallacy in Premise ≠ the Conclusion must be false.
Not what I claimed: strawman.
You wrote, “That was factually untrue and instead of admitting that you were wrong and adjusting your world view…”
Those are are your words: LYING.
“my statement (P: paragliders attacked civilians)” is already false. You treat “¬P” as if it has been demonstrated, rather than proving it.
False: strawman.
That is an attempt to discredit me in advance by labeling me as “in a media bubble” for trusting BBC.
False: strawman
You define: Uses(BBC) ⇒ (I ∈ Fascist/Mediabubble).
False: strawman
Claiming “strawman” here ignores your own words.
False, you are not using my own words, you are using inaccurate formalizations of my claims that are strawmen: lying.
DAMN SON, You REALLY love strawmen. Seems to be all you have! Peak fucking reddit shitlib to learn all these formal logic terms from Wikipedia but never learn how to actually apply any of them or indeed how to read.
Sure, I’ll bite. Here are some of the logical fallacies you’ve committed in this thread.
1. Ad Hominem
Definition: Rejecting a claim by attacking the person making it rather than addressing the claim itself.
Quote:
Formal Logic:
(I say: Credible(BBC)) ⇒ (You say: I ∈ Fascist) Therefore: ¬Credible(BBC)This sidesteps the actual argument about the article’s credibility by attacking me personally. It doesn’t address whether the article is actually accurate or balanced.
2. Genetic Fallacy
Definition: Dismissing a claim based solely on its source rather than its content.
Quote:
Formal Logic:
You reject the article’s factual content entirely because it’s from the BBC, without evaluating the specific claims being made.
3. Motte and Bailey
Definition: Defending a controversial position (bailey) by retreating to a safer, more defensible one (motte) when challenged.
Quote:
Formal Logic:
Let P = “Paragliders attacked civilians” You challenge P → I clarify P’ = “Paragliders attacked civilian targets like Kfar Aza” Then you respond to P′′ = “Paragliders are mentioned in the article” Then argue: ¬Mentions(P′′) ⇒ ¬PIt’s a little ironic you accuse me of doing a Motte-and-Bailey while actually performing one yourself - shifting from the broader factual claim to whether the article uses specific phrasing. But hey, we all do it sometimes!
4. Fallacy Fallacy
Definition: Assuming that because someone made a flawed argument, their conclusion must be false.
Quote:
Formal Logic:
(∃ Fallacy in Argument A) ⇒ ¬Valid(A) Then wrongly inferred: ¬Valid(A) ⇒ ¬True(Conclusion A)Even if my argument has flaws, that alone doesn’t disprove the underlying claim (e.g., that paragliders attacked civilians).
5. Begging the Question
Definition: Assuming the conclusion within the premise - circular reasoning.
Quote (from your rebuttal):
Formal Logic:
(You assume: ¬P) Then argue: ¬P \[where P = “Paragliders attacked civilians”]You point out this fallacy in me - but then do the same thing by assuming the opposite is true without disproving it.
6. Poisoning the Well
Definition: Discrediting someone in advance so that their argument won’t be taken seriously.
Quote:
Formal Logic:
Uses(BBC) ⇒ ∈Fascist ⇒ ¬Trustworthy(All Claims from Person)This frames me as inherently untrustworthy because of the sources I read, regardless of the content of my arguments.
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Wrong, that is not the argument I made: strawman fallacy.
Again, not the argument I made: strawman fallacy
Third time: not the argument made, strawman fallacy.
lol ok. So now you care about fallacy fallacy? hypocrite.
Not remotely the argument made, not even close: massive fucking strawman, again.
For the fifth fucking time: not the argument: strawman
Seems like literally all you can do is strawman.
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Incorrect, that is not the formal logic form of my claim: strawman.
Factually incorrect, as you presented a logical form that was neither my exact words, nor an accurate form of my claim: lying.
Incorrect. Strawman
Not the formal logic form of my claim: Strawman
False: lying.
Claims “exact quote”, then adds in things that weren’t said: lying.
Incorrect, not what an ad-hominem is.
Not what I claimed: strawman.
Those are are your words: LYING.
False: strawman.
False: strawman
False: strawman
False, you are not using my own words, you are using inaccurate formalizations of my claims that are strawmen: lying.
DAMN SON, You REALLY love strawmen. Seems to be all you have! Peak fucking reddit shitlib to learn all these formal logic terms from Wikipedia but never learn how to actually apply any of them or indeed how to read.