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Originally Posted by MeoTwister5
I would in fact claim that the incessant need to use such terms and language with thinly veiled sarcasm is itself style over substance, but whatever.
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Just a small note : that sarcasm comes from the "RTFM* / JFGI*" intention directed at person on the other side of the argument. It is written in that way because the sarcasm is a byproduct, not the main product, it gives the writer all the power to keep the argument on the track where the opponent is losing.
In the event the opponent tries to derail the argument to give himself space, he can't use the "there isn't enough facts/proof" card. Also, it makes the opponent uncomfortable because he may not know about the facts
in detail most of the time.
It can be beaten by the "majority wins" move. That is why megachurches can thrive in society - idiots vastly outnumber those who make sense.
* - Read The F***ing Manual / Just F***ing Google It. The "F***" is there for a reason - it acts impact to the phrase, and if the opponent knows nothing about the presented fact, he takes a morale beating to the ego. In arguments we always think we are invincible don't we? 