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Verbal Probation

When a friend forces you to be quiet for a period of time, because you've said something stupid.
"I'm gonna have to put you on verbal probation." "Jennifer said something dumb again. She's currently on verbal probation."
by Mac May May October 4, 2016
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Facebook Probation

When Facebook punishes you by placing sanction(s) on your account to restrict what you can do instead of just putting you in Facebook Jail.
"Why didn't you comment on my post bro"

"I can't. I'm on Facebook Probation and can't comment on any posts until Monday"
by Ubeenbamboozledson March 12, 2022
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Pussy Probation

when your girlfriend bans you from initiating or asking for sex
nah you didnt do the dishes youre now on pussy probation
by queenbbbbbxxx October 11, 2022
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Orthus Probation

A polyamouras relationship where assets are not divided equally between each member.
I gave word to my Orthus Probation.
by barneyselena444 January 13, 2026
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Argumentum Ad Probationem

The classic "you are proving my point" fallacy—a form of Argumentum Ad Te where the responder claims that the opponent's response, tone, or very engagement demonstrates the truth of the original position. "You're proving my point by getting angry." "Your response proves exactly what I was saying." The move turns any engagement into evidence against you: if you respond emotionally, you're proving their point about emotionalism; if you respond calmly, you're proving their point about detachment; if you don't respond, you're proving their point about avoidance. It's a rhetorical trap with no exit—any response is reframed as confirmation. The fallacy lies in treating engagement as evidence, rather than addressing what's actually said.
Argumentum Ad Probationem "I calmly explained why I disagreed. Response: 'See? You're proving my point by being so defensive.' That's Argumentum Ad Probationem—using my engagement as evidence, not addressing my arguments. Defensive? I was calm. But even if I were defensive, that doesn't address my points. It's a trap: any response proves them right."
by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026
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