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The blanket assertion that any claim associated with "relativism" is automatically false, self-refuting, or dangerous. The fallacy lies in treating relativism as a unitary error rather than a family of positions with different strengths and weaknesses, and in using the label as a refutation rather than engaging specific arguments. Some forms of relativism may be coherent; some may be true in certain domains. The label doesn't settle the question—argument does.
Relativism Equals False Fallacy "I suggested that different cultures might have different valid moral frameworks. Response: 'That's just relativism, which is obviously false!' That's Relativism Equals False Fallacy—using the label as a refutation. But moral relativism is a serious position with sophisticated defenders. Calling it 'relativism' doesn't refute it; arguing against it does. The label is not the logic."
by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026
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The blanket assertion that any claim labeled "pseudoscience" is automatically false, worthless, or beyond consideration. The fallacy lies in treating a methodological judgment (this doesn't meet scientific standards) as a truth judgment (this is false). But pseudoscience can contain true claims—astrology includes accurate psychological insights; homeopathy might include placebo effects that are real; ancient traditions often have empirical knowledge embedded in non-scientific frameworks. The label "pseudoscience" describes relationship to scientific method, not truth value. Using it as a synonym for "false" is category error dressed as critique.
Pseudoscience Equals False Fallacy "They dismissed acupuncture entirely with 'it's pseudoscience, so it's false.' That's Pseudoscience Equals False Fallacy. But acupuncture might work for some conditions, even if the traditional explanation isn't scientific. 'Pseudoscience' describes the framework, not the outcome. Truth doesn't require scientific packaging; dismissing everything in the package because the package isn't scientific is throwing out babies with bathwater."
by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026
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The blanket assertion that any claim associated with parascience—fields like parapsychology, telepathy, astral projection, or spiritual experience—is automatically false. The fallacy lies in treating "outside mainstream science" as synonymous with "false." But parascience includes phenomena that may be real but not yet scientifically explained, experiences that are real as experiences even if their interpretation is debated, and claims that may eventually be incorporated into expanded scientific frameworks. The label "parascience" describes relationship to current scientific consensus, not truth value. Assuming it equals false is assuming current science is complete—which is itself unscientific.
Parascience Equals False Fallacy "I shared my experience of what felt like communication with a deceased family member. Response: 'That's parascience, so it's not real.' That's Parascience Equals False Fallacy. The experience was real to me; what it means is open to interpretation. Dismissing it because it doesn't fit current science is confusing the map for the territory. Science changes; experiences don't disappear just because they're not yet explained."
by Dumu The Void February 28, 2026
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Month Equality

When someone treats all birth months equally (except for September, fuck September)
Woman - I love all birth months
Man - Even mine?
Woman - Yeah I support Month Equality what’s your birth month anyways
Man - September
Woman - Get the fuck away from me
by Makemynameappropriate67 July 2, 2025
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Geoempathic Equilibrium™

A rare psychological state where a person feels internally rooted, balanced, and emotionally centered regardless of physical location — due to a deep spiritual adaptability developed through chronic relocation, emotional displacement, or heightened cultural sensitivity.
This state allows individuals to feel “at home” anywhere, drawing stability from within instead of environment.
Coined by Desmond Vaughn Liddell, C.G.T., this term merges geo (place) + empathy (emotional sensitivity) + equilibrium (balance), forming a new framework for understanding identity in motion.
“Unlike homesickness, Geoempathic Equilibrium™ reflects emotional flexibility — not disconnection.”
by Pray2Primo July 19, 2025
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he kee equal equal

It's the new cuss fuckinn word.

spread it around like no other bittchhh.
Holy he kee equal equal! He's a fucking retard!
by Kaeeteee. April 7, 2008
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The Rule of Bitch Equality

The highest arching rule in any friendship that allows complete equality or level of bitchiness to be matched by the the other friend/friends with impunity (if your friend is being a bitch you can be a bitch back)
Sarah was being such a bitch today so I told her to fuck off and she started yelling at me. Like have you never heard of The Rule of Bitch Equality?!
by That bitch tree May 14, 2018
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