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Logicpost
The tactic of establishing a specific, often overly rigid, logical framework (e.g., strict formal syllogisms) as the only permissible mode of argument. Any point not presented within this narrow logical syntax is dismissed as “illogical” or invalid, regardless of its empirical or ethical merit.
Example: In a discussion about workplace fairness, someone declares, “We will only use propositional logic. Present your argument as a series of ‘If P, then Q’ statements, or it’s not a real argument.” They’ve set a logicpost, disqualifying narratives of experience, analogies, or ethical reasoning from the start.
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Logicpost
A specific instance of Logicbait—a post that uses logical terminology, fallacy-spotting, or pseudo-logical reasoning not to advance understanding but to dismiss, gaslight, or manipulate. Logicposts are recognizable by their technical vocabulary deployed as weapons: "that's a straw man," "ad hominem," "false equivalence," "begging the question." Often the terms are misused, or applied to arguments that don't actually commit those fallacies, or used to dismiss substantive points without engagement. The Logicpost performs rationality while being fundamentally irrational—it's the appearance of logic without its substance, reason as a costume for unreason.
"She wrote a nuanced analysis of media bias. First comment: 'False equivalence! You can't compare these two things!' The two things were obviously comparable, the comparison was careful, and the comment addressed nothing she actually said. That's a Logicpost—logic as a drive-by, reasoning as a roadblock."
Moving the Logicpost
When, after an opponent successfully engages within a prescribed logical framework, the arguer changes the rules of what constitutes “valid logic.” This can mean switching logical systems (from deductive to inductive), redefining fallacies on the fly, or declaring that a formally valid syllogism is now invalid because it’s “based on a false premise” they previously accepted.
Moving the Logicpost Example:
You use their preferred deductive logic to build a sound argument.
They respond: “Deduction is limited. Real-world problems require fuzzy logic, which your binary reasoning fails. Your point is logically simplistic.”
They’ve moved the logicpost from formal deduction to an amorphous alternative to evade your conclusion.
You use their preferred deductive logic to build a sound argument.
They respond: “Deduction is limited. Real-world problems require fuzzy logic, which your binary reasoning fails. Your point is logically simplistic.”
They’ve moved the logicpost from formal deduction to an amorphous alternative to evade your conclusion.
Moving the Logicpost by Dumuabzu February 8, 2026
Toe Rag
A toe rag was originally a foot wrapping used, since mediaeval times up until the mid-nineteenth century, to protect the foot from chafing by boots or shoes. As these were, quite literally, rags they weren’t usually washed, and so with use they became very smelly until they were thrown away. Because of the similarity in smell, toe rag also became the name applied to dried, salted cod or other things with a strong, unpleasant, fishy smell. It didn’t take that long before the name was applied to someone who was an obnoxious, unpleasant OIC.
1 “Socks! Those aren’t socks you smelly git, they’re toe rags!”
2 “What have you been cooking? Smells like toe rag!”
3 “I can smell ‘er fanny from ‘ere, proper toe rag.”
4 That Heale Malcolm is a right toe rag.
2 “What have you been cooking? Smells like toe rag!”
3 “I can smell ‘er fanny from ‘ere, proper toe rag.”
4 That Heale Malcolm is a right toe rag.
Toe Rag by AKACroatalin November 29, 2016
Word of the Day on July 24, 2026
Eternity leave
When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later.
Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii!
With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.
With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.
Eternity leave by LingDanc803 February 7, 2023
Word of the Day on July 23, 2026