by gcsc school of carrers October 14, 2020
Get the pes motmug. by Lumis March 21, 2024
Get the Bluetooth MOTmug. by cyberpope67,BC,Canada February 21, 2021
Get the MOTmug. To mott is to use the motte-and-bailey fallacy in an argument.
The motte-and-bailey fallacy (named after the motte-and-bailey castle) is a form of argument where an arguer conflates two positions that share similarities, one modest and easy to defend (the "motte") and one much more controversial (the "bailey").The arguer advances the controversial position, but when challenged, they insist that they are only advancing the more modest position. Upon retreating to the motte, the arguer can claim that the bailey has not been refuted (because the critic refused to attack the motte) or that the critic is unreasonable (by equating an attack on the bailey with an attack on the motte).
The motte-and-bailey fallacy (named after the motte-and-bailey castle) is a form of argument where an arguer conflates two positions that share similarities, one modest and easy to defend (the "motte") and one much more controversial (the "bailey").The arguer advances the controversial position, but when challenged, they insist that they are only advancing the more modest position. Upon retreating to the motte, the arguer can claim that the bailey has not been refuted (because the critic refused to attack the motte) or that the critic is unreasonable (by equating an attack on the bailey with an attack on the motte).
A: Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from the consequences of that speech.
B: That's not true. If there is a consequence to any action, that action is not free.
A: Well, I am free to call you a cunt, and the consequences are that you can insult me back. Ipso facto, free speech with consequences.
B. Insulting you would be a consequent, not a consequence. Consequences are consequents of consequence. Your conflating the two is motting.
B: That's not true. If there is a consequence to any action, that action is not free.
A: Well, I am free to call you a cunt, and the consequences are that you can insult me back. Ipso facto, free speech with consequences.
B. Insulting you would be a consequent, not a consequence. Consequences are consequents of consequence. Your conflating the two is motting.
by Redbeard Edward November 26, 2021
Get the Mottingmug. by triiix November 23, 2020
Get the Motmug. A rare occurrence in which one witnesses two or more individuals/parties they know cross paths even though they seemingly have absolutely NOTHING to do with each other.
Seeing my second cousin from Albania having a conversation with my old roommate at a party was an incredibly mot experience.
by NOW37 July 30, 2023
Get the Motmug. person 1 writes: "dostoevsky believes that without having someone to follow, people are doomed to suffering because they desire a purpose. But if we can find assuredness within ourselves and free ourselves of the misconception that usefulness and what you can provide to others = worth, then maybe we can find try happiness with the freedom we've been given.
mots: fuck capitalism"
person 2 writes: "uhh amen bruh i guess"
mots: fuck capitalism"
person 2 writes: "uhh amen bruh i guess"
by dysphoriaslayer666 August 31, 2022
Get the motsmug.