Loops of Debunking

Self-reinforcing cycles where debunking generates more debunking, creating closed systems of skepticism that never reach resolution. In Loops of Debunking, each debunking can be debunked, each skeptic can be skeptically examined, each critique can be critiqued—and the loop continues indefinitely because there's no external reference point, no shared ground, no stopping principle. The loops reveal that debunking alone doesn't lead to truth—it just leads to more debunking. Without constructive engagement, without positive claims, without shared frameworks, debunking becomes an infinite game with no winners.

"He debunks alternative medicine. She debunks his debunking by exposing pharmaceutical ties. He debunks her exposure by questioning her sources. She debunks his questioning... and around and around. That's Loops of Debunking—skepticism as infinite regress, debunking as closed loop. No resolution, just more rounds. The loop doesn't lead anywhere because debunking alone doesn't build—it just tears down, then tears down the tearing down."

by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026

Orthodoxy of Debunking

The established, institutionalized set of beliefs and practices that define mainstream debunking culture—the often-unexamined assumptions about what deserves debunking, what methods are appropriate, what counts as success, and how debunkers should relate to believers. Orthodoxy of debunking includes commitments: that pseudoscience and conspiracy theories must be actively opposed, that ridicule is an effective tool, that believers are irrational or deceived, that debunkers are rational and objective, that debunking serves truth, that debunking is inherently virtuous, that skepticism means doubt rather than openness. Like all orthodoxies, it provides identity and purpose for debunking communities, but it can become dogmatic—applying debunking selectively, treating debunkers' own assumptions as beyond question, and marginalizing those who question debunking methods or ethics. The orthodoxy of debunking determines what targets are "worthy," what methods are "legitimate," and who counts as a "real skeptic" versus a "pseudoskeptic" or "apologist."

Example: "He mocked believers rather than engaging their concerns—and called it debunking. Orthodoxy of debunking had made ridicule feel like rationality, as long as it was directed at the right targets."

by Dumu The Void March 17, 2026

rubber duck debugging

This is when a programmer debugs his/her code by reading it out loud to an acutal rubber duck sitting on the desk.

First you need to obtain a rubber duck (bathtub variety)

Secondly you should place the rubber duck on the desk and inform it you are just going to go over some code with it, if that's all right.

Then you explain to the duck what your code is supposed to do, and then go into detail and explain your code line by line

Lastly at some point you will tell the duck what you are doing next and then realise that that is not in fact what you are actually doing. The duck will sit there serenely, happy in the knowledge that it has helped you on your way.

Adam: Hey Joe, could you help me with the debugging of this code, I have no idea what's wrong.
Joe: Here, take this rubber duck, and try some rubber duck debugging.
Adam: Holy shit, that actually worked, thanks.

by MrAleksen June 17, 2016

Knuckle dunking

Inserting your fingers into a woman’s vagina up to your knuckles.

The wet spot on the bed was enormous after Britney received her first knuckle dunking.

by WordMagic May 30, 2018

nut dunking

To have your jewels, testicles, gonads, balls, etc. dangle in the toilet water when attempting to relieve your bowels. Often occurs in the wee hours of the morning in a dark bathroom and bed head is a contributing factor.

when i stumble in the bathroom at O late thirty something in the morning..... and need to cop a squat, only to have someone leave the toilet seat up......

I unexpectedly go "nut dunking"

by whathisnuts June 18, 2009

drunking

Drinking with the intention of getting drunk.

Are you drinking or drunking tonight?

by ChrisMelb August 20, 2007

turd dunking

defintion 1: verb. the act of dunking for feces; similar to bobbing for apples.

definition 2: verb. when prairie dogging in the toliet bowl said turd will dunk repeatedly in and out of water

definition 1:
hey jenny, are you going to sarah's party? theres going to be turd dunking!!!!

definition 2:
Dude!!! i totally heard some splashing in the bathroom.... Todd is sooo turd dunking

by kharma_ghost314317 August 24, 2009