What is DejaNews debating?
DejaNews debating is the tactic of refuting someone’s arguments by: 1) showing that they didn’t always feel the same way, 2) have contradicted themselves in the past, or 3) have embarrassed themselves in the past in any way whatsoever. It got its name because DejaNews is usually used to find the statements being quoted. DejaNews debating is an ad hominem attack, and therefore a fallacy of relevance — showing that your opponent is imperfect does not prove that your argument is correct. Whether DejaNews debating is a good or a bad thing depends on who you ask.
