If the topic winds up relating to Hitler then the arguement is likely over - Godwin's Law

[Leanbullet]

Godwin's Law states that if an online arguement has reached a point where it is being related to Hitler in any way it is likely the arguement is over as it has reached the lowest form of verbal attack.

QUOTE Godmin : "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1."


See more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

 

[Kyouran]

I'm glad you included the word 'likely', because if I was told that it was wrong to discuss why printing money excessively is a recipe for economic disaster, I'd have to stab someone with a rusty nail.

IOW: sometimes the comparison is justified. Usually it isn't though

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[megamanenm]

Didn't you forget something? Where's the discussion?

 

[plastic_window]

Welcome to The Escapist!

I saw that on QI tonight.

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

Well...
Umm...

Duh?
Every one knows about it.

Now what

Now we set his lawn on fire with wooden flamingos that have been set ablaze

 

[Jeronus]

If I made a thread about Dora the Explorer, it would eventually have a comment about Hitler. I know it is obvious, but the internet is the strangest place in the universe.

 

[maddawg IAJI]

Okay..........I'm confused as to what we are suppose to talk about.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

Then by what the law states this thread is done and over.

 

[Disaster Button]

Well my life is now thoroughly enrichened. Thanks for that.

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[Akuosa]

Maybe the OP wanted to see how long will take someone to point how... pointless this thread seems to be, but while mentioning Hitler to do so? =D

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

I think we're supposed to talk about whether the law is accurate. I think its entirely accurate.

 

[ffxfriek]

Then by what the law states this thread is done and over.

exaactly. nice i was going to say that too.

 

[ottenni]

I know, lets talk about pancakes!!!

Spoiler

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

I know, lets talk about pancakes!!!

Spoiler

Anyone else hear enjoy them plain?

 

[ZombieGenesis]

Heil Knitler!
Sorry, I saw an opportunity and it had to be taken. If anyone is wondering why I have a knitted plush toy of Hitler, well... my mum made it :/

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[ottenni]

I know, lets talk about pancakes!!!

Spoiler

Anyone else hear enjoy them plain?

Yeah they taste very nice on their own. Also they go very well with ice cream.