# Is there a left/right bias in dealing with hyperbolic posters?

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**Created:** [January 26, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-left-right-bias-in-dealing-with-hyperbolic-posters/526571 "2010-01-26T21:22:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 2, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-left-right-bias-in-dealing-with-hyperbolic-posters/526571/93 "2010-02-02T15:45:11Z")

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> [@Czarcasm](#):
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> Are we mistaken, or did you, in another recent thread, decry the use of the term “we” by other posters who presume to speak for members of a larger group? If so, we apologize.

[You thinking of this?](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=12057514&postcount=51)

> [@What rule changes would you propose to strengthen/improve GD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rule-changes-would-you-propose-to-strengthen-improve-gd/526440/51):
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> Here’s an idea I think would help foster better debate: don’t allow a mob to form by the people in a debate employing “we”/“us”. As in, “We don’t think that makes sense…” or “You haven’t convinced us…”. This tactic is often employed in debates where on side greatly outnumbers the other. Yes, I have been on the receiving end of this, and I’ve also seen it done to others. It adds zero to the debate, does not help the validity of anyone’s position (except by a fallacious Appeal to the Masses), and tends to close minds. There is really no upside to it, other than it allows the weak of mind or chickenshit posters who can’t cut it on their own over confident. On the downside, it tends to quash unpopular views.
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> Yes, this would be an excellent improvement.

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