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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
The better approach is to show someone why their argument is not logical. Calling it a strawman, or whatever, is simply pointing out the problem, not explaining it or offering a solution.
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it kind of is. if they dont know what a strawman is then then you can explain the concept and why their argument is a strawman. if they still dont get it then there's no point in continuing to discuss whatever with them
fwiw i'm not advocating just saying
HAH, STRAWMAN. OWNED
arguing that logical fallacies are as valid as good faith, logical arguments because its pretentious to point out why people are making illogical statements is a baffling proposition to me