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Magniir wrote:Why do you think they detract from your point or believe they have no serious place in a debate?
Protocol wrote:Magniir wrote:Why do you think they detract from your point or believe they have no serious place in a debate?
It's as though when I someone uses an analogy toward me they are assuming I am too stupid to figure out what they have to say, so they have to translate it so I can understand it. If you're writing an article about oh let's say abiogenisis, then sure -- go ahead an use an analogy or two, makes it easier to digest. But if you're debating someone then shouldn't they be on the same level you are? If they ask for clarification, then I suppose there's nothing wrong with using an analogy there in concert with an actual explanation of your point.
RECLAIMER wrote:You may find it patronizing, but like the use of hyperbole, imagery, simile, metaphor, it's just a way to communicate through illustrating a point in however way is most clarifying.
Those who rely on it might be limited in their ability to explain themselves, but in moderation it is a tool, in excess it's a crutch.
This is really a poor debate.
Magniir wrote:RECLAIMER wrote:You may find it patronizing, but like the use of hyperbole, imagery, simile, metaphor, it's just a way to communicate through illustrating a point in however way is most clarifying.
Those who rely on it might be limited in their ability to explain themselves, but in moderation it is a tool, in excess it's a crutch.
This is really a poor debate.
I think it's more a rant than a debate.
You remind me of me, when I was your age.
Aidan wrote:Magniir wrote:RECLAIMER wrote:You may find it patronizing, but like the use of hyperbole, imagery, simile, metaphor, it's just a way to communicate through illustrating a point in however way is most clarifying.
Those who rely on it might be limited in their ability to explain themselves, but in moderation it is a tool, in excess it's a crutch.
This is really a poor debate.
I think it's more a rant than a debate.
You remind me of me, when I was your age.
That's like riding a bike without wheels.
RECLAIMER wrote:Now that's just condescending. Or an awkward attempt at a compliment.
Protocol wrote:Aidan wrote:Magniir wrote:RECLAIMER wrote:You may find it patronizing, but like the use of hyperbole, imagery, simile, metaphor, it's just a way to communicate through illustrating a point in however way is most clarifying.
Those who rely on it might be limited in their ability to explain themselves, but in moderation it is a tool, in excess it's a crutch.
This is really a poor debate.
I think it's more a rant than a debate.
You remind me of me, when I was your age.
That's like riding a bike without wheels.
Aidan wrote:Protocol wrote:Aidan wrote:Magniir wrote:RECLAIMER wrote:You may find it patronizing, but like the use of hyperbole, imagery, simile, metaphor, it's just a way to communicate through illustrating a point in however way is most clarifying.
Those who rely on it might be limited in their ability to explain themselves, but in moderation it is a tool, in excess it's a crutch.
This is really a poor debate.
I think it's more a rant than a debate.
You remind me of me, when I was your age.
That's like riding a bike without wheels.
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