View Full Version : My new rule of debate
Dave B
27th January 2011, 09:51
I'm going to save myself a lot of time and effort by adopting this simple rule. If anybody makes a claim but fails to back it up with a source, I shall simply ignore it. I'm fed up of getting sucked into so-called debate with people who invent or exaggerate data, or make sweeping generalisations.
So "Most Xs are Y" will get ignored, "I read somewhere that most Xs are Y" will attract derision, whilst "60% of Xs are Ys and here's the source" will attract a reasoned debate.
:)
I feel better already!
Mark
27th January 2011, 09:56
87% of statistics are just made up anyway.
Dave B
27th January 2011, 09:59
Unless you can source that I'm ignoring you la la la la la la la la la :p
Mark
27th January 2011, 10:28
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oqH68z1KYWk/SCMhkz0851I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/7hQDeVNcikA/s1600-h/5652.strip.print.gif
Daniel
27th January 2011, 11:01
Love the tags :D Completely agree. Also there shall be no creative "interpretation" of what someone has said so you can have a go at them for saying something they never said
Mark
27th January 2011, 11:07
What? You want to have a go at interpreters? They're just doing their job :mad:
schmenke
27th January 2011, 15:36
87% of statistics are just made up anyway.
Link please!
Mark
27th January 2011, 16:05
Link please!
http://financialrounds.blogspot.com/2008/05/show-87-of-all-statistics-are-made-up.html
Retro Formula 1
27th January 2011, 16:07
Link please!
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_percentage_of_statistics_are_made_up_on_the_s pot
It's actually over 99% but with a margin for error that would make a Politicians Expenses claim blush :p
Bolton Midnight
27th January 2011, 16:31
So even if something is plainly true you'll only believe it with a link, how strange.
How's this then, what is the UK's biggest employer, I know it's the NHS as it is the 4th biggest in the world (or was recently) but cba to provide a link so guess that means it isn't the NHS but is in fact Mr Patel's mini mart in Bromsgrove High Street.
schmenke
27th January 2011, 16:32
:rolleyes:
Bolton Midnight
27th January 2011, 17:05
Ahh a Canadian - we should copy your bloodbath budget, but because I cba to provide a link that of course never actually happened, shame as it seemed to do the trick in Canada and I'm sure it would work for the UK too.
GridGirl
27th January 2011, 17:23
Schmenke, be prepared to produce your Canadian passport! :p
schmenke
27th January 2011, 17:51
The best you'll get is my passport photo...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5393438026_0cbedb884a.jpg
Sonic
27th January 2011, 17:58
^^^ LOL! But we all know you're not allowed to wear hats in PP photos. ;) :p
Sonic
27th January 2011, 17:59
I'm going to save myself a lot of time and effort by adopting this simple rule. If anybody makes a claim but fails to back it up with a source, I shall simply ignore it. I'm fed up of getting sucked into so-called debate with people who invent or exaggerate data, or make sweeping generalisations.
So "Most Xs are Y" will get ignored, "I read somewhere that most Xs are Y" will attract derision, whilst "60% of Xs are Ys and here's the source" will attract a reasoned debate.
:)
I feel better already!
BTW Dave I L.O.V.E your avatar! Down with this sort of thing!
Dave B
27th January 2011, 18:03
Careful now...
Sonic
27th January 2011, 18:05
I love my brick!
Mark
27th January 2011, 18:14
I love my brick!
That would be an ecumenical matter!
MrJan
27th January 2011, 18:17
The best you'll get is my passport photo...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5393438026_0cbedb884a.jpg
There's a helicocksucker behind us!!
Rollo
27th January 2011, 20:07
Link please!
I don't understand why, but here you go:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/Link_Twilight_Princess.png
BDunnell
27th January 2011, 20:20
That would be an ecumenical matter!
'I might not have enough time for the old racism.'
donKey jote
27th January 2011, 21:27
I don't understand why, but here you go:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/Link_Twilight_Princess.png
:up: :laugh: :laugh:
Sonic
27th January 2011, 21:33
I don't understand why, but here you go:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/Link_Twilight_Princess.png
Leg end!
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