The error of accusing someone of constructing a Straw Man when they have actually provided a fair, accurate paraphrase or logical extrapolation of an opponent's position. This fallacy fallacy is a defensive maneuver used to dodge strong counter-arguments by claiming misrepresentation, often by insisting on an overly literal, hyper-narrow reading of one's own words to avoid their implied consequences.
Straw Man Fallacy Fallacy Example: Person A: "We should abolish the police." Person B: "So you believe in a state of anarchy with no public safety mechanism?" Person A shouts, "Straw man! I didn't say that!" But Person B's reply is a reasonable interrogation of the practical implication of the stated position. The accusation is itself fallacious—a Straw Man Fallacy Fallacy.
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First coined by preeminent Twitter scholar Jim Strabo.
First coined by preeminent Twitter scholar Jim Strabo.
Person 1: "Did you see that Ketanji Brown Jackson is married to a white dude?"
Person 2: "Oh yeah, that's a perfect example of Strabo's Law."
Basil: "Wait, don't you mean Basil's Law?"
Both Persons: "No."
Person 2: "Oh yeah, that's a perfect example of Strabo's Law."
Basil: "Wait, don't you mean Basil's Law?"
Both Persons: "No."
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Normally, an appropriate response is to call out the fact that this is a gross simplification in order to discourage the use of logical fallacies and promote basic fucking debate skills.
However, some people instead choose to become the Strawman Incarnate, in which they embrace every negative aspect of the opponent's grossly exaggerated characterization for the sake of "owning" them
For examples of this, see /pol/ on 4chan, or (insert bad thing the left did so I don't get dislike bombed by conservatives).
Normally, an appropriate response is to call out the fact that this is a gross simplification in order to discourage the use of logical fallacies and promote basic fucking debate skills.
However, some people instead choose to become the Strawman Incarnate, in which they embrace every negative aspect of the opponent's grossly exaggerated characterization for the sake of "owning" them
For examples of this, see /pol/ on 4chan, or (insert bad thing the left did so I don't get dislike bombed by conservatives).
Simplified example of Strawman Incarnate:
Person A: Side B is bad because they eat babies!
Person B walks out and returns holding a baby and a fork
Person B: I BETCHA FEEL STUPID NOW, HUH?!?
Person A: Side B is bad because they eat babies!
Person B walks out and returns holding a baby and a fork
Person B: I BETCHA FEEL STUPID NOW, HUH?!?
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