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by chris_wot 4634 days ago
The argument that as something has been around for long time makes it acceptable was neatly deflated by a counter example of something awful that has been around for ages that is definitely not desirable.

Plus, it was funny. Absurdity often highlights problems in arguments.

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Who could disagree that the cavil is the highest form of debate?
Try argumentum ad absurdum.