Senstep
Senstep by Horneslayer February 14, 2021
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Sensepost
A rhetorical tactic where, instead of engaging with the content of someone's argument, you simply declare it "nonsense" and consider your point proven. The sensepost is planted firmly in the ground of "I don't have to address this because it doesn't make sense," regardless of whether it actually makes sense to anyone else. It's the verbal equivalent of covering your ears and saying "la la la not listening." Once you've planted the sensepost, you're freed from the burden of actual engagement—you've declared the argument senseless, so any further discussion is just entertaining nonsense. The sensepost is beloved by people who have no counterargument but refuse to admit it.
Example: "She presented a detailed, well-sourced argument about economic inequality. He planted a sensepost: 'This is nonsense.' No engagement with her sources, no counter-evidence, no reasoning—just the declaration that her argument didn't make sense. When she asked what specifically was nonsense, he said 'all of it.' The sensepost had done its job: ending discussion without requiring thought."
Sensepost by AbzuInExile February 16, 2026
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Moving the Sensepost
The advanced tactic of shifting the criteria for what counts as "sensible" after your opponent has already demonstrated that their argument meets the previous criteria. First, they call your argument nonsense. You explain it clearly. They move the sensepost: "Well, it's still nonsense because you didn't address X." You address X. They move again: "It's nonsense because your tone is wrong." You adjust your tone. They move again: "It's nonsense because I don't like you." The sensepost keeps moving because the real claim is not that your argument is nonsensical but that they don't want to accept it, and no amount of sense-making will overcome unwillingness. Moving the sensepost is how people maintain the illusion of rationality while being completely irrational.
Moving the Sensepost Example: "She explained her position clearly. He said it was nonsense. She explained again, with examples. He moved the sensepost: 'Nonsense because you're using examples, not data.' She provided data. He moved again: 'Nonsense because your data is from biased sources.' She provided multiple sources. He moved again: 'Nonsense because I've decided nothing will convince me.' The sensepost had moved beyond sense entirely, into the pure territory of refusal."
Moving the Sensepost by AbzuInExile February 16, 2026
Breadhead
Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Stink lines
As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
schmegegge
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008
eye bleach
Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.
"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016