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Line 1: − ==Jargon== − talk.origins is renowned for having its own jargon.{{fact}} Examples include: − ;quote mining : Extracting and using quotes by someone to argue against his beliefs. The person alleging "quote mining" sometimes, but not always, claims the quote was taken out of context.{{fact}} − ;fundy loon{{fact}} : Short for the derogatory "fundamentalist lunatic." − ;goddidit : Also known as "god of the gaps". Derisive terms for appealing to God's involvement as an explanation for any unknown cause{{fact}} − ; Gish Gallop: Term named after creationist Duane Gish. It refers to the debate tactic of introducing multiple unsourced statements during a debate. The opponent is then drawn into using up his own debate time refuting those statements rather than making his own case. − − ;PRATT : Stands for "Previously Refuted a thousand times," and is often used as a way of avoiding an answer by claiming an answer has already been given by someone else.{{fact}}
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'''Talk.origins''' is a bot-moderated [[usenet]] group with a focus on the [[creation-evolution debate]]. Creators of articles do not necessarily have scientific credentials, nor is their work peer reviewed. It is used by promoters of the [[theory of evolution]] to give an understanding of life and history from an evolutionary view point.
'''Talk.origins''' is a bot-moderated [[usenet]] group with a focus on the [[creation-evolution debate]]. Creators of articles do not necessarily have scientific credentials, nor is their work peer reviewed. It is used by promoters of the [[theory of evolution]] to give an understanding of life and history from an evolutionary view point.
==Talk Origins Archive==
==Talk Origins Archive==