Argumentum Ad Objectitatem

A form of Objectivity Bias where one invokes "objectivity" as a magic wand to dismiss opposing views without engaging them. The fallacy lies in claiming that one's own position is simply objective reality while the opponent's is biased, ideological, or subjective—without demonstrating why this is so. "You're not being objective" becomes a conversation-ender, a way of positioning oneself as the neutral arbiter of truth while dismissing all alternatives as merely perspectival. This fallacy allows the speaker to claim the mantle of objectivity without actually doing the work of demonstrating why their view deserves that label.

Example: "He didn't argue against her interpretation—he just said she wasn't being objective, as if his own view was simply reality itself. Argumentum Ad Objectitatem: using the claim of neutrality to justify taking sides."

by Dumu The Void March 16, 2026

Argumentum Ad Veritatem

A form of Truth Bias where one invokes "truth" as a self-justifying warrant for their position, treating their claims as simply what's true and therefore beyond challenge. The fallacy lies in using the concept of truth to immunize one's views from examination—"I'm just telling the truth" becomes a way of saying "I don't need to argue, because what I say is simply reality." This fallacy shuts down inquiry rather than advancing it, positioning the speaker as the conduit of truth and all opponents as either deceived or deceivers. It's argument by assertion of virtue, not by evidence or reason.

Example: "She responded to every question with 'I'm just telling the truth'—as if saying it made it so. Argumentum Ad Veritatem: using the word 'truth' to avoid having to demonstrate it."

by Dumu The Void March 16, 2026

Argumentum Ad Realitatem

A form of Reality Bias where one invokes "reality" as a trump card, treating their position as simply how things are and any alternative as literally out of touch with reality. The fallacy lies in claiming direct access to the real while others are trapped in illusion, ideology, or wishful thinking—without demonstrating why one's own access is privileged. "You're not living in the real world" becomes a way of dismissing views one dislikes without engaging them. This fallacy allows the speaker to position themselves as the realist, the pragmatist, the one who sees things as they really are—while everyone else is merely dreaming.

Example: "He dismissed her policy proposals as 'not living in the real world'—never explaining why his preferred policies were any more realistic. Argumentum Ad Realitatem: using 'reality' as a cudgel rather than a standard."

by Dumu The Void March 16, 2026

Argumentum Ad Comitia

A form of Majoritarian Bias where one invokes majority opinion as proof of correctness, treating popularity as validation. The fallacy lies in assuming that because many people believe something, it must be true—or because most people support something, it must be right. "The majority supports it" becomes an argument-ending move, as if numbers could settle questions of truth or justice. This fallacy ignores that majorities have been wrong throughout history, that truth is not decided by vote, and that justice often requires opposing majority opinion. It's argument by crowd, not by reason.

Example: "When asked about the policy's ethical problems, he simply said 'most people voted for it.' Argumentum Ad Comitia: treating election results as moral justification."

by Dumu The Void March 16, 2026

Wargument

wargument (noun)

1. An argument so intense and hostile that it resembles an all-out war.

2. A clash of words marked by aggression, stubbornness, and zero chill.

Example: “Their breakup turned into a wargument that lasted all night.”

by Sammwww September 25, 2025

bariumetric pressure

Da force at which medical marker-fluid is injected up yer you-know-what.

If you can be administered a measure of x-ray-enhancer simply by drinking it instead of having it mechanically pumped in "at da other end", there will be no need to measure da bariumetric pressure of said dose.

by QuacksO November 18, 2025

Adorably Argumentatively Modest

A term for people who cannot take a compliment but their constant protests to compliments just make them even more adorable.

Lucy is so adorably argumentatively modest, she always fights me when I tell her she is amazing and beautiful.

by Whatislove September 16, 2014