Topic: Why are Chan-users so fond of splitting hairs?
Anonymous A started this discussion 2 years ago#110,815
Example:
A: All swans are white, therefore there are no black swans.
B: There are blacks swans in Australia.
A: "Australian black swans" are not true swans. They are a separate species.
B: Proof?
A: All swans are white, therefore all "Australian black swans" are a separate species that diverged from the true swan at least four million years ago.
B: Evidence?
A: No evidence required for common knowledge. Also, I'm not your secretary. Thanks.
B: You made the claim, therefore you must provide evidence for your claim. Thanks, thanks.
A: Citation required.
B: No citation required for common knowledge.
A: So, no citation, no evidence, no proof, therefore I win. All swans are white. Thanks. Thanks, thanks.
B: Logical fallacy. Thanks, thanks. Thanks.