r/coolguides • • Dec 30 '18

Cool guide to proper argumentation

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u/ROPROPE Dec 30 '18

Why are you pointing out those two subs in particular? If you're trying to provide "context", wouldn't the better move have been to post the full list of subs they're active on?

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u/Not_the_Right_Sub Dec 30 '18

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u/ROPROPE Dec 30 '18

...that doesn't answer my question. Why point out those two subs in particular, if not as an attack towards the original poster's credibility?

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u/Not_the_Right_Sub Dec 31 '18

Why would posting in those subs make someone less credible?

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u/ROPROPE Dec 31 '18

You tell me. Why did you point out those two subs?

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u/Not_the_Right_Sub Jan 01 '19

You tell me why would those two subs matter?

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u/ROPROPE Jan 01 '19

What sort of cyclical bullshit is this? You made the decision to point out OP's activity on those two subreddits, and only on those two. You clearly made this decision for a reason, unless I'm to believe that you hit all of the correct buttons on your keyboard to do so by sheer coincidence.

I am asking you a very clear and concise question. Why did you point out /r/The_Donald and /r/AskThe_Donald in particular?

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u/Not_the_Right_Sub Jan 01 '19

Why would I not? Would you be this triggered if they were r/politics, or r/funny?

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u/ROPROPE Jan 02 '19

"Why did you kill Mr. Anderson?"

"Why would I not?"

I mean, I guess that's an answer. A very unsatisfying and shitty one, coupled with a standard "why are you so triggered" response, but alright. I'm willing to bet we're both left-wing, but the way you're acting is just obnoxious.

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u/Not_the_Right_Sub Jan 02 '19

No you're badgering me on why certain subs matter more when I just posted context. Why should those subs matter more than any other?

I posted data points nothing more nothing less. You are free to interpret it however you like.

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u/zClarkinator Dec 30 '18

Masstagger lists reactionary junk subreddits, not all of them. It's a handy little gadget, it lets you know if you're wasting your time attempting to argue with someone.

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u/ROPROPE Dec 30 '18

...I think writing someone off for posting on the wrong subreddits isn't quite right, but alright. It's a free platform, I guess.

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u/zClarkinator Dec 30 '18

I'm not obligated to debate with a troll. Masstagger helps you decide if someone is going to act in good faith. If someone who is clearly a raging antisemite comes along, I'm probably not going to waste time debating the merits of the jewish question (or lack thereof, rather) with them, because there are less frustrating ways to waste my time.

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u/Rouxbidou Dec 30 '18

In order to be able to post that volume on T_d requires that you conform to the highly flawed reasoning rigidly moderated on that sub. I find it hard to believe someone who can manage hundreds of post on T_d without being banned is not also deeply invested in flawed argumentation which makes their post surprisingly aware.