Godwin's law
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Godwin's Law (also known as Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies)[1] is an adage formulated by Mike Godwin in 1990. The law states: "As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one."[2][3].
[change] Other pages
- Association fallacy
- Benford's law of controversy
- Troll (Internet)
- List of adages named after people
- Infinite monkey theorem
[change] References
- ↑ How to post about Nazis and get away with it—the Godwin's Law FAQ. Retrieved on 7 May 2006.
- ↑ Godwin, Mike (January 12, 1995). Godwin's Law of Nazi Analogies (and Corollaries). EFF.org "Net Culture – Humor" archive section. Electronic Frontier Foundation. Retrieved on 24 March 2006.
- ↑ Godwin, Mike (October 1, 2004). Meme, Counter-meme. Wired. Retrieved on 24 March 2006.
