Are y’all sure these are just Flame War rules?
From what I’ve seen of some of the “Great Debates”, these rules would just as easily apply.
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Do not read responses by others; just keep repeating exactly the same thing over and over and over again.
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Demand that they defend a claim that they never made.
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Never, ever let anyone know what part of the discussion a quote is from.
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Contradict yourself, so if anyone ever objects to something you said, you can say “What do mean? I said the exact opposite!”
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Never go back on anything you said, even if it was obviously wrong.
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Make your opponents repeat themselves over and over again. Eventually they’ll make piddly mistakes you can jump on.
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Claim that your opponents ignored posts you never made, or made after their post.
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Use dishonest tactics. If anyone calls you on it, scream about them dictating what you should say.
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Make your posts as confusing as possible. If anyone objects to your posts, say that they misunderstood you.
Oh, and I agree wholeheartedly with everything UncleBeer said.
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(As applies to #5): If they don’t respond, send them a private, extremely nasty e-mail because you aren’t getting the attention you so rightly deserve.
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(Under #15 and #16): Follow the “offending” poster around the board. Be sure to trash this poster at every opportunity, even if you contradict or expose yourself. Refuse to admit that you are, in fact, using multiple names. Go so far as to send the “offending” poster private e-mail as in rule number 73. Then deny doing so. Lather, rinse, repeat as needed.
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In answer to questions, just cite some source or link, without the least bit of summarizing of its arguments. Why should you go to such trouble, after all?
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If you’re in a debate which refers to scientific or mathematical evidence, and the entire body of scientific knowledge is against you, compare yourself to Galileo or Copernicus, and go on about how hard it is for new ideas to get a hearing.
76A. #76 is especially good if your actual knowledge of the field compares unfavorably to that of a college sophomore.
- No matter what, never forget rule #55. If (when) you get in trouble, it’s the most reliable way out.
- Always be on the lookout for trolls that may wander onto the thread. If a bj0rn reference doesn’t present itself, you may need to improvise.
- No matter what, never forget rule #77. Things are never so grim that bj0rn cannot be used as a diversion.
- In the rare case that neither bj0rn nor any other trolls stick their snouts into the thread, and you’re in serious trouble, you can always claim that you are travelling for a week or so (for instance, say that you’re taking your crossbow to Iceland to go troll hunting). By the time you return, the whole thing will probably have blown over.
- No matter what, never forget rule #79. Don’t assume that bj0rn is too smart to get sucked into a flame war, and subsequently dominate it for aobut two pages.
- Try to slip in a link to the offending thread on another thread in which you seem to be gaining support. In flame wars, you can never have too many friends.
- No matter what, never forget rule #81. Flaming bj0rn is an instant way to make friends.
The IQ of a group is equal to the IQ of the dumbest member divided by the number of people in the group.
In rule #81, that’s supposed to be “about.” My secretary apparently made a typographical error. She has been dismissed.
- In the event that you misspell a word or make a typo, immediately correct yourself before anyone else can.
The IQ of a group is equal to the IQ of the dumbest member divided by the number of people in the group.
Rousseau, you kick ass… I mean: Rousseau, you are one evil motherfucker 
85: Revive a long-died thread just to annoy the one you’re flaming (the flamee ?) by stating he still hasn’t defended his case, weak as it might be.
Coldfire: second to none but Satan.
“You know how complex women are”
- Neil Peart, Rush (1993)
(Lifts pinky to mouth)
“Evil???”
- No board, especially this one, is too erudite for cheap pop-culture references.
- No matter what…
The IQ of a group is equal to the IQ of the dumbest member divided by the number of people in the group.
88. Always make the point that Hitler and/or Nazis would have the same opinion, motivation, or plan as your opponent.
89. Always use the dictionary against your opponent.
89a. Corollary to #89. If a word has many connotations, use the definition which benefits you and sneer at any other definition your opponent uses as being outdated or not common.
90. Use a thesaurus to come up with big words such as corollary or erudite so that you look erudite in comparison to your opponent.
91. Use a lot of HTML or UBB coding so you look very computer literate.
92. If your opponent is a known knee-jerker, keep pushing their button with a one-line rebuttal. This causes them to waste a lot of time ranting, while you get by with efficient sniping.
93. Never give away all your flaming secrets.
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smile when your favorite smart-ass makes his appearance after having been away for so long…
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if somebody forgets rule #40 tell him/her he/she is stupid.
you are stupid!
- leave space for rules to be inserted later.
##0## - rule #40
- In a list situation, never call somebody stupid for disobeying a rule that you made up. It makes you look like a “sodding” moron.
- No matter what,remember that bj0rn can’t hurt you.
- In a flame war, “smart ass” is a compliment.
The IQ of a group is equal to the IQ of the dumbest member divided by the number of people in the group.
- If someone questions the veracity of a statement you made, claim that you were being sarcastic/ironic and accuse them of being a humourless bastard.
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Align yourself with your opponent.
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Assure him you’re on his team.
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Exchange email.
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Get his mailing address.
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Fly to his home.
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Wait until the house is empty.
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Find his computer.
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Unlock the ^%&%$*& Caps Lock button.
(NOTE: If Caps Lock LED is not green, hide behind garage. Wait for ‘agenty looking car’ to show up. After occupant vacates, break in. Repeat rule 109.)
110: If someone calls you on bigoted statements, pull out your story about how “those kind of people” abused you once.
When being accused of being a heartless, insensitive jerk…
- Provide a link in your tagline for your webpage, showing pictures of you feeding the homeless, kissing a baby, etc.
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enjoy other peoples suffering
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a rule is a rule
bj0rn - a rule
No, according to that last line, bj0rn, a rule is a Viking moron.
The IQ of a group is equal to the IQ of the dumbest member divided by the number of people in the group.
at least i have a cultural backround
bj0rn
If one considers raping Scottish women a form of culture, sure.
Coldfire: second to none but Satan.
“You know how complex women are”
- Neil Peart, Rush (1993)