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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.
Logicpost by Dumuabzu February 8, 2026
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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."
Logicpost by Abzugal February 24, 2026

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.
Moving the Logicpost by Dumuabzu February 8, 2026

logicorp 

Incorp wordcentral into logicorp.
logicorp by Hercolena Oliver July 10, 2010
A trip to a grocery store, convenience store, or gas station for the sole purpose of buying an excessive amount of junk food and sugary drinks, usually with friends. A chud run often happens late at night and ends with everyone involved hating themselves afterwards.
"Hey bro you tryna go on a chud run with me??"
chud run by chad brandson July 24, 2026
Word of the Day on July 28, 2026

flophouse 

Any house/apartment/frat house/trailer/etc. which is used for individuals to crash (sleep, chill, hang out, lurk, etc.) for a period of time. In order to "crash", one must not actually live there (e.g. have their name on the lease, own said flophouse, etc.). Flophouses are typically used by college students, drug addicts, transients, vagrants, or other unsavory characters.

A flophouse may also be the home owned by the parents of a college student, who after being away at college, wishes to live as if he/she is still at college (e.g. staying out all night, returning just to crash at mom and dad's house, then leaving again), rather than conforming to the pre-college rules.
Example #1
Dude: (Talking to someone passed out face first on the floor of his college apartment) Hey man, who the hell are you? What do you think this is, a flophouse??

Bro: Sorry dude, I must have passed out for a minute.

Example #2
Mom: Where have you BEEN for the last three days? You come home just to sleep?? What do you think this is, a flophouse??!!

Son: What's your problem? I'm an adult now!
flophouse by J3553 November 21, 2007
Word of the Day on July 27, 2026