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Squall28
12/31/17 1:19:22 PM
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Person A: I think some more welfare programs will be good for the country.

Person B: Socialism is terrible. People who work less shouldn't be paid equal.
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DK9292
12/31/17 1:20:26 PM
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Strawman fallacy.
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Antifar
12/31/17 1:20:33 PM
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Strawmanning
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ManSpread
12/31/17 1:20:54 PM
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Nostradumbass
12/31/17 1:21:08 PM
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Being on CE
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Axiom
12/31/17 1:21:48 PM
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DK9292 posted...
Strawman fallacy.

ManSpread posted...
proudclading

Nostradumbass posted...
Being on CE

All correct answers
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COVxy
12/31/17 1:22:32 PM
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That doesn't seem to be the most demonstrative example...

Anyway, arguing from the extreme isn't fallacious in and of itself, as it ensures people assert boundary conditions. The issue is when the exaggerated form seemingly replaces the core argument.
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Nostradumbass
12/31/17 1:23:35 PM
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COVxy posted...
That doesn't seem to be the most demonstrative example...

Anyway, arguing from the extreme isn't fallacious in and of itself, as it ensures people assert boundary conditions. The issue is when the exaggerated form seemingly replaces the core argument.

which is always what happens. just look at any topic Admiral jumps into
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Squall28
12/31/17 1:27:46 PM
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COVxy posted...
That doesn't seem to be the most demonstrative example...

Anyway, arguing from the extreme isn't fallacious in and of itself, as it ensures people assert boundary conditions. The issue is when the exaggerated form seemingly replaces the core argument.


Yeah I couldn't think of a good example off the top of my head. I wanted to say strawmanning, but I like your phrase better. Arguing from the extreme matches the mark more.
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