The strength of the Gish gallop technique
This technique's strength is that it frames the course of the debate and can create a false appearance of credibility and control.
- Because it gives an advantage to the Gish galloper, your best course of action is to avoid playing their game.
- Don't allow the opponent to establish this type of rhetoric. However, this is not possible in online discussions.
- If your opponent already used the Gish gallop, ask them to defend specific pieces of evidence.
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