Vladimir_Nesov comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 3 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 25 September 2010 04:33:52PM *  12 points [-]

Please don't allow arguments about definitions be presented as arguments about substance, as objecting to something previously said. Distinguish them by making it clear that your observation is on a separate and unrelated topic of English language, and thus doesn't constitute an irrational argument.

Comment author: AdeleneDawner 25 September 2010 04:49:43PM 4 points [-]

Sorry, I thought it would be obvious enough what I was objecting to.

Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 25 September 2010 05:04:09PM 5 points [-]

It is, I just think it's a healthy debiasing style to keep the intentions explicit.

Comment author: komponisto 25 September 2010 05:53:14PM 2 points [-]

Upvoted. This should be on the advice-to-new-users page, if it isn't already.