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It doesn't negate your argument if you _don't_ do this, but in my view if person A posts a link, person B asks for a synopsis (summary of the argument), and person A refuses to provide one, then that does seriously weaken person A's position.
 
It doesn't negate your argument if you _don't_ do this, but in my view if person A posts a link, person B asks for a synopsis (summary of the argument), and person A refuses to provide one, then that does seriously weaken person A's position.
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An argument is a logical statement starting from one or more premises and reaching a conclusion.
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As such, any argument may be criticized on the basis of either (a) starting from false premises or (b) using faulty logic.
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This technique constitutes a first-pass rationality test.
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If two articles contradict each other and yet both pass the first-pass test, then it may be necessary to see where they differ and seek further evidence to resolve the discrepancy.
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The same rule applies if an otherwise-rational article disagrees with your own beliefs.?

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