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| − | Godwin's Law is a law of [[Usenet]] named after [[Mike Godwin]] concerning Usenet "discussions". <blockquote>
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| − | As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving [[Nazi]]s or [[Hitler]] approaches one.
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| − | In modern usage, it applies to all [[Internet Arguments]], and the first side to reference the Nazis is generally assumed to have lost the argument, unless the conversation topic is about Nazis.
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| − | Other Laws of Internet Arguments:
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| − | * [[Danth's Law]]
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| − | * [[Skarka's Law]]
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| − | ==Further Reading==
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| − | *[http://www.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/legends/godwin/ How to post about Nazis and get away with it - the Godwin's Law FAQ]
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| − | [[category:internet culture]]
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| − | [[Category:Principles]]
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