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The label 'transphobe' functions as a snarl word, similar to terms like 'Wog' (Suppressive Person) in Scientology or 'Glober' in Flat-Earth communities. These labels are used to frame outsiders or critics as 'heathens' or, in this case, as 'The Boogeyman.' This form of outsider labeling is designed to equate criticism of the belief system with harassment, fostering a narrative of fraudulent victimhood to shame and silence dissenters. In this context, rejecting transgender ideology is often framed as bigotry, while the belief system itself requires the denial of biological science and reliance on numerous logical fallacies, much like the way flat-earthers deny established physics. In both cases, these labels serve to discredit criticism, reinforcing the belief system by positioning science denial as a marker of 'the other' and by requiring followers to embrace false reasoning. While the Flat-Earth movement tends to be more passive and tolerant of outsiders, transgender ideology is often more aggressive and intolerant of dissent.
"After publicly questioning aspects of transgender ideology on social media, the dissenter was quickly labeled a 'transphobe' by critics— a term intended to shut down the conversation and discredit any opposition to the prevailing narrative of the cult and its allies."
by ApplesPotatoGardner January 15, 2025
Get the Transphobe mug.Answer Erosion (noun)
A logical fallacy in which a person repeatedly asks increasingly difficult or detailed questions to undermine the validity of earlier correct answers. The goal is to gradually discredit the original responses, despite them being accurate, by introducing new and higher standards of inquiry that were not present when the answers were first given. This tactic can also be used to distract from or avoid addressing the original point being contested.
A logical fallacy in which a person repeatedly asks increasingly difficult or detailed questions to undermine the validity of earlier correct answers. The goal is to gradually discredit the original responses, despite them being accurate, by introducing new and higher standards of inquiry that were not present when the answers were first given. This tactic can also be used to distract from or avoid addressing the original point being contested.
Example:
Person A: "The capital of France is Paris."
Person B: "But what’s the population of Paris? Can you tell me the exact area of Paris? What about the history of Paris in the 18th century?"
Person A: "Well, I didn’t give all those details, but the answer is still correct."
Person B: "Ah, but you didn’t really know the full story, did you?"
In this example, Person B uses Answer Erosion not only to undermine Person A's correct response by raising the bar with more complex questions but also to shift the focus away from the original, simple fact (the capital of France), effectively distracting from the main point.
Person A: "The capital of France is Paris."
Person B: "But what’s the population of Paris? Can you tell me the exact area of Paris? What about the history of Paris in the 18th century?"
Person A: "Well, I didn’t give all those details, but the answer is still correct."
Person B: "Ah, but you didn’t really know the full story, did you?"
In this example, Person B uses Answer Erosion not only to undermine Person A's correct response by raising the bar with more complex questions but also to shift the focus away from the original, simple fact (the capital of France), effectively distracting from the main point.
by ApplesPotatoGardner December 24, 2024
Get the Answer Erosion mug.This is the actual comprehensive definition of TDS / Trump Derangement Syndrome.
(All the other definitions appear to be people just throwing mud at each other.)
TDS is a blend of psychological phenomena related to bias, prejudice, and cognitive distortion. It was coined Trump Derangement Syndrome due to the extreme hatred of Donald Trump by the managerial class/establishment and the NPCs and/or low information voters that follow their command.
TL:DR
In simple terms, this phenomenon occurs when someone is so biased that they interpret everything from a person or thing they dislike in the most negative way possible. For instance, if you wave hello and say good morning, they might think your friendly gestures are actually hidden insults or ominous threats. It's a form of "persecutory paranoia" and/or "hostile attribution bias".
Projection issues for those suffering from TDS:
People with TDS often see any neutral or positive stance as covert support for the person they hate, assuming that those who don't share their negative view are hidden supporters. This reinforces their paranoia and resistance to differing viewpoints.
These factors create a syndrome where hatred or bias blinds people to objective information and critical thinking, leading them to embrace propaganda, avoid independent analysis, and cling to their negative views.
(All the other definitions appear to be people just throwing mud at each other.)
TDS is a blend of psychological phenomena related to bias, prejudice, and cognitive distortion. It was coined Trump Derangement Syndrome due to the extreme hatred of Donald Trump by the managerial class/establishment and the NPCs and/or low information voters that follow their command.
TL:DR
In simple terms, this phenomenon occurs when someone is so biased that they interpret everything from a person or thing they dislike in the most negative way possible. For instance, if you wave hello and say good morning, they might think your friendly gestures are actually hidden insults or ominous threats. It's a form of "persecutory paranoia" and/or "hostile attribution bias".
Projection issues for those suffering from TDS:
People with TDS often see any neutral or positive stance as covert support for the person they hate, assuming that those who don't share their negative view are hidden supporters. This reinforces their paranoia and resistance to differing viewpoints.
These factors create a syndrome where hatred or bias blinds people to objective information and critical thinking, leading them to embrace propaganda, avoid independent analysis, and cling to their negative views.
Examples of TDS, Trump Derangement Syndrome:
Simple Example: Sarah, who dislikes John, interprets his friendly “Good morning” and smile as a disguised insult. She believes he’s mocking her, even though his intentions are completely harmless.
Real Life Example: Destiny (YouTube) is a prime example of someone exhibiting extreme TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). (Also see: The Rationalization Hamster)
Simple Example: Sarah, who dislikes John, interprets his friendly “Good morning” and smile as a disguised insult. She believes he’s mocking her, even though his intentions are completely harmless.
Real Life Example: Destiny (YouTube) is a prime example of someone exhibiting extreme TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). (Also see: The Rationalization Hamster)
by ApplesPotatoGardner August 20, 2024
Get the TDS, Trump Derangement Syndrome mug.This type of fallacy is a mix of the "hasty generalization" fallacy and the "association fallacy."
Village Idiot Fallacy: This fallacy occurs when Person A highlights a foolish argument made by Person B and criticizes it. Person A then wrongly assumes that anyone remotely associated with Person B also holds the same foolish belief. This fallacy is often applied to entire groups, especially in online discourse. The term "Village Idiot Fallacy" comes from the idea of pointing to the village idiot and then assuming the entire village shares his beliefs, illustrating guilt by association.
Hasty Generalization: This fallacy occurs when someone makes a broad generalization based on a small or unrepresentative sample. (Person A is making a generalization about a group of people based on the beliefs or actions of one individual, the "village idiot.")
Association Fallacy (Guilt by Association): This occurs when someone asserts that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, merely by an irrelevant association. (Person A is claiming that the whole group shares the same beliefs and qualities of the "village idiot" simply because they are associated with him.)
Combining these concepts this is how "The Village Idiot Fallacy" manifests itself.
Village Idiot Fallacy: This fallacy occurs when Person A highlights a foolish argument made by Person B and criticizes it. Person A then wrongly assumes that anyone remotely associated with Person B also holds the same foolish belief. This fallacy is often applied to entire groups, especially in online discourse. The term "Village Idiot Fallacy" comes from the idea of pointing to the village idiot and then assuming the entire village shares his beliefs, illustrating guilt by association.
Hasty Generalization: This fallacy occurs when someone makes a broad generalization based on a small or unrepresentative sample. (Person A is making a generalization about a group of people based on the beliefs or actions of one individual, the "village idiot.")
Association Fallacy (Guilt by Association): This occurs when someone asserts that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, merely by an irrelevant association. (Person A is claiming that the whole group shares the same beliefs and qualities of the "village idiot" simply because they are associated with him.)
Combining these concepts this is how "The Village Idiot Fallacy" manifests itself.
The Village Idiot Fallacy Example:
Person A: "Person B didn't recycle their plastic bottle after lunch. Can you believe that?"
Person A (later): "People from that apartment complex are so irresponsible. They're all like Person B, not caring about the environment at all."
Person A: "Person B didn't recycle their plastic bottle after lunch. Can you believe that?"
Person A (later): "People from that apartment complex are so irresponsible. They're all like Person B, not caring about the environment at all."
by ApplesPotatoGardner July 9, 2024
Get the The Village Idiot Fallacy mug.Woke progessive leftist, and current podcaster on Youtube. He created and hosted the half-hour truTV show Adam Ruins Everything, based on the CollegeHumor series of the same name.
Adam has faced significant criticism for being perceived as entrenched in a 'woke' ideology, leading to accusations of science denialism. Critics argue that he selectively chooses experts, distorts data, and promotes a form of "science worship" while maintaining an appearance of objectivity. Despite asserting the factual basis of his views, he is accused of neglecting dissenting evidence and failing to withstand scrutiny, as demonstrated during his appearance on the Joe Rogan show where his ideology quickly unraveled. Instead of engaging in open debate, he is seen hosting a podcast that serves as a platform for reinforcing woke ideologies among the like-minded, akin to a Sunday church meeting.
Adam has faced significant criticism for being perceived as entrenched in a 'woke' ideology, leading to accusations of science denialism. Critics argue that he selectively chooses experts, distorts data, and promotes a form of "science worship" while maintaining an appearance of objectivity. Despite asserting the factual basis of his views, he is accused of neglecting dissenting evidence and failing to withstand scrutiny, as demonstrated during his appearance on the Joe Rogan show where his ideology quickly unraveled. Instead of engaging in open debate, he is seen hosting a podcast that serves as a platform for reinforcing woke ideologies among the like-minded, akin to a Sunday church meeting.
Regular Guy #1: Did you see Adam Conover ruined billionaires?
Regular Guy #2: Doesn't that dude have like 100 million dollars?
Regular Guy #1: Only people who are richer than him are automatically bad, as is anyone who disagrees with his ideas.
Regular Guy #2: Classic woke lefty cultist behavior.
Regular Guy #2: Doesn't that dude have like 100 million dollars?
Regular Guy #1: Only people who are richer than him are automatically bad, as is anyone who disagrees with his ideas.
Regular Guy #2: Classic woke lefty cultist behavior.
by ApplesPotatoGardner December 30, 2023
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Breadtube presents itself as a platform for well-studied discourse, with its proponents projecting expertise on their chosen topics. However, a prevalent theme among them is a reliance on recurring fallacies, pseudo-economics, sophistry, and, at the extreme end, the endorsement of science denialism and moralizing to justify violence against those they disapprove of. The content often discourages critical thinking, as self-refutation becomes unavoidable. Additionally, a trend of science worship replaces the scientific method. Dissenting opinions within the community are met with swift bans on platforms like Reddit, Imgur, or Discord. In instances where outright banning is not possible, dissenters may face rejection statements, characterized by accusations of moral wrongdoing, casting them as an evil outsider incapable of comprehending the true beliefs of the group.
Breadtube rose to existence for the same reason every sheep needs its herd, and every herd needs its shepherd. Additionally, a significant amount of YouTube money backs it, attracting numerous midwits or those less discerning. While they may portray themselves as the resistance, all of their positions align with the establishment, making them useful idiots whom the establishment undoubtedly appreciates.
Breadtube presents itself as a platform for well-studied discourse, with its proponents projecting expertise on their chosen topics. However, a prevalent theme among them is a reliance on recurring fallacies, pseudo-economics, sophistry, and, at the extreme end, the endorsement of science denialism and moralizing to justify violence against those they disapprove of. The content often discourages critical thinking, as self-refutation becomes unavoidable. Additionally, a trend of science worship replaces the scientific method. Dissenting opinions within the community are met with swift bans on platforms like Reddit, Imgur, or Discord. In instances where outright banning is not possible, dissenters may face rejection statements, characterized by accusations of moral wrongdoing, casting them as an evil outsider incapable of comprehending the true beliefs of the group.
Breadtube rose to existence for the same reason every sheep needs its herd, and every herd needs its shepherd. Additionally, a significant amount of YouTube money backs it, attracting numerous midwits or those less discerning. While they may portray themselves as the resistance, all of their positions align with the establishment, making them useful idiots whom the establishment undoubtedly appreciates.
"The Breadtuber delivered a passionate monologue on leftist ideologies in their latest YouTube video."
by ApplesPotatoGardner December 19, 2023
Get the Breadtube mug.The Opportunistic Racist follows the same mantra as the Preferential Racist, but is completely self aware of the hypocrisy and doesn't care since their goals are to weaponize grievances in a "rules for thee, but not for me" fashion. The Opportunistic Racist will use tactics such as cry bullying, tu quoque, misdirection, gaslighting, etc to paint their opposition in a bad light. However, they would do any of those same exact same things themselves and not see it as a problem. It's a form of projection, and a weaponization against their opponents of their preferential racism and hatred. They are essentially a more directly malicious version of the Preferential Racist. It is not uncommon to see these people as full time Grievance Grifters / Race Hustlers.
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Opportunistic Racist: You need to pronounce Serra Heideonslanik's name properly! You don't care enough to pronounce it correctly, because you're racist!
Opportunistic Racist a week earlier: Steve Willawollabingbang is an idiot and I hope he get's hit by a car! How could anyone have given him that position?! (Actual name: Steve Williams)
Opportunistic Racist a week earlier: Steve Willawollabingbang is an idiot and I hope he get's hit by a car! How could anyone have given him that position?! (Actual name: Steve Williams)
by ApplesPotatoGardner November 21, 2023
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