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A specific proposition within the broader theory: that once an epistemological position is established as privileged, it tends to reproduce its privilege by defining the terms of what counts as knowledge. The theorem argues that privilege is self-reinforcing: the privileged epistemology sets the standards for evidence, method, and credibility, ensuring that it always appears superior. This is not conspiracy but structure—the rules of knowing are set by those who already dominate. The Theorem of Privileged Epistemological Position explains why marginalized knowledge systems struggle for recognition, why alternatives always seem "unscientific" or "irrational" to those in power.
Example: "Her community's knowledge was dismissed as 'anecdotal,' 'unscientific,' 'not real knowledge.' The Theorem of Privileged Epistemological Position explained why: the standards of knowledge were set by those already in power. Her knowledge was judged by rules designed to exclude it. She stopped seeking validation and started building her own institutions, her own standards, her own ways of knowing."
by Abzugal February 21, 2026
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A rhetorical move where one claims to occupy an "objective position" free from bias, then uses that claimed objectivity to dismiss others as biased—while simultaneously accusing them of "appeal to authority" whenever they cite experts. The fallacy combines the worst of both worlds: the arrogance of claiming objectivity (Objectivity Bias) with the weaponization of fallacy accusations (Fallacy of Authority accusations). The result is a position that can't be challenged: any expert cited is dismissed as "appeal to authority," while one's own claims are protected by the mantle of "objectivity." It's a rhetorical fortress with no windows.
"She cited climate scientists. 'Appeal to authority!' he declared. He then stated his own opinion as 'just the objective truth.' That's Fallacy of Objective Position: his views are objective; her experts are fallacies. The double standard is the point. He occupies the objective position—conveniently defined as wherever he stands."
by Dumu The Void March 5, 2026
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Squirming Lizzard Position

When you make up a sexual position, and tell your friends about it and CONSTANTLY use it as a threat knowing it does not exist.
“I’m going to put you into the squirming lizzard position
by Kooge-is-nig March 10, 2026
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The Amy Position

A sex position commonly found in orgies in which 3 people perform the eiffel tower position and the rest of the participants play limbo under the middle of the eiffel formation. This position was dubbed the Amy Position due to the shape of the eiffel tower resembling the letter A for Amy. The Amy Position can also be used in other sex positions found in orgies such as the Sienna Position.
"Hey Sienna want to join us in doing the Amy Position that we're going to do in the orgy this Saturday?"
"Darn tooting Amy, i'd love to"
by fnv2010 February 13, 2025
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The Sienna Position

A sex position commonly found in orgies with more than 10 participants where they form the name Sienna with their bodies either upright or on the floor during different forms of coitus. This position, while called the Sienna Position, can be performed with other names and combined with other positions such as The Amy Position.
"The Sienna Position is one hell of a position it got me pregnant just the other day during our monthly orgy that Amy organises"
"Well there probably won't be another one for a while because I heard Amy got knocked up as well"
by fnv2010 February 13, 2025
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Not in a good position

Because America violated a treaty by inviting Ukraine into Nato.
Hym "You know who else is not in a good position? Emma. She should be I the mounting position."
by Hym Iam March 1, 2025
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Westside Lead Poisoning

The Westside can be tough in many cities. A guy from my past there died suddenly. I asked an old buddy what happened? He said “Jerry”was involved with some really bad people. He went on to say that he died from Westside Lead Poisoning . I asked did he live in an old house with lead paint? He replied NO, it was the Lead from the bullet in his heart !
Jerry was involved with some terrible people. He crossed them up too. It was not long after that he succumbed to Westside Lead Poisoning.
by King Yamayama May 29, 2025
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