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'''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.
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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]]