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Line 1: − '''Godwin's Law''' is a law of [[Usenet]] named after [[Mike Godwin]] concerning Usenet "discussions". <blockquote>+ − As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving [[Nazi]]s or [[Hitler]] approaches one. − </blockquote> − − In modern usage, it applies to all arguments on the [[internet]], and the first side to reference the [[Nazis]] is generally assumed to have lost the argument, unless the conversation topic is about [[Nazis]]. − − Other Laws of Internet Arguments: − − * [[Danth's Law]] − * [[Skarka's Law]] − − ==Further Reading== − *[http://www.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/legends/godwin/ How to post about Nazis and get away with it - the Godwin's Law FAQ] − *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DuafAqAHrc George Soros Compares President Bush to Nazi's] − [[category:internet culture]] − [[Category:Principles]]
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