The Debates (American, members, title, cover, quote)

Predator · 10-21-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepy jack

I hate to break this to you but I wasn't being completely serious. Yes I had a point to make in there but I was conveying that point in a humorous manner.

I just noticed how many times he has said slippery slope and was wondering why he didn't say it there.

EDIT: I guess I was wrong about how many times he said it. There are only 19 posts in the history of the forum with "slippery slope".

sleepy jack · 10-21-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Predator

I did read the thread. You have been a part of it from the beginning. You are coming across as a bully. You have the ability to ban so you threaten to do it. You cannot moderate a debate you are part of. Ask one of your fellow moderators to provide an unbiased opinion so this debate can be fairly moderated.
I never said anyone was right or wrong. I'm not even a part of this debate. You have seen in my posts that I write off anything presented as fact if it isn't backed up with valid references. If I were taking part in this argument I would have pointed out that she was not providing valid references. I'm sure I would have called her stupid just like everyone else. I only want you to understand that you cannot fairly moderate a debate that you are part of. If you try, you come across as nothing more than a bully.

Yeah I really don't care if I came across as being a bully. She was contributing nothing and annoying everyone hear and not shutting up and it was annoying.

Predator · 10-21-2008, 11:32 PM

Well I guess you should add "Not agreeing with sleepy jack is a banable offense" to the forum rules.

ProggyMan · 10-21-2008, 11:44 PM

She was derailing the thread and being incredibly insulting.

anticipation · 10-22-2008, 03:06 PM

word, fuck that bitch.

AwwSugar · 10-22-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadnaught

Drill Baby Drill : new Palin sex tape?

That's just wrong. =P

~~The Unfan~~ · 10-22-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Predator

What is your definition of slippery slope?

Arguing that a moderate situation or stance will lead to an extreme situation or stance. For example if you were to say "having nuclear weapons is bad because you will eventually use them and bring about world destruction" that would be a slippery slope. Ownership is not the same as use and its highly illogical to argue that owning something potentially dangerous will necessarily lead to a dangerous outcome.

AwwSugar · 10-22-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Unfan

Arguing that a moderate situation or stance will lead to an extreme situation or stance. For example if you were to say "having nuclear weapons is bad because you will eventually use them and bring about world destruction" that would be a slippery slope. Ownership is not the same as use and its highly illogical to argue that owning something potentially dangerous will necessarily lead to a dangerous outcome.

Although... I slightly disagree that having nuclear weapons isn't already an extreme situation.

ProggyMan · 10-22-2008, 06:12 PM

Ever heard of mutually assured destruction? What do you think kept the USSR and US from fighting directly?

Trauma · 10-22-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

Ever heard of mutually assured destruction?

10-21-2008, 11:32 PM	#313 (permalink)
Predator Whatever Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 344	Well I guess you should add "Not agreeing with sleepy jack is a banable offense" to the forum rules. __________________ Jack be nimble Jack be quick Fuck you Jack I be a lunatic The answer is hidden in plain view.

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10-21-2008, 11:44 PM	#314 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,966	She was derailing the thread and being incredibly insulting.

10-22-2008, 06:12 PM	#319 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,966	Ever heard of mutually assured destruction? What do you think kept the USSR and US from fighting directly?