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| − | Godwin's Law is a law of [[Usenet]] named after [[Mike Godwin]] concerning Usenet "discussions". <blockquote> | + | '''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. | As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving [[Nazi]]s or [[Hitler]] approaches one. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 14:14, March 12, 2008
Godwin's Law is a law of Usenet named after Mike Godwin concerning Usenet "discussions".
As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one.
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: