Author: Stephen A. Boak
Date: 21:30:18 11/16/05
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On November 16, 2005 at 10:55:31, Uri Blass wrote: > >2)Kramnik is not the best player based on rating. > >Usually I am not going to consider 2 as a serious reason but in this case >poor results were used against Shirov when sponsors prefered Kramnik >to play against kasparov so it is only fair if they are used now against >kramnik. > >Uri Beautiful, Uri! Impeccable logic, as usual. ;) Do not forget that young people often visit this bulletin board. Sometimes they are overly sensitive to logical arguments and may feel pressured to agree, even if they do not understand. Please consider the following statements, then answer the below Test Question: 1. Two wrongs do not make a right. A. This is *not* like mathematics: -1 * -1 = +1 2. If you mix a weak argument with a strong argument, you diminish the value of your opinion, and perhaps also the value of the strong argument. A. The proponent of a strong argument diminishes himself by scraping the bottom of the barrel to come up with the additional (weak) argument. 3. Sponsors were wrong in their treatment of Shirov; therefore, I, Uri, may treat Kramnik wrong, and my treatment of Kramnik is therefore fair. A. General Rule--if A mistreats B to the benefit of D, then I, C, may mistreat D, because it is fair. TEST: Which of the above statements is TRUE? NOTE--Do not reply using one or more *negatives* ['no', 'not', and similar] or zero credit will be given. :) A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 & 2 only D. 3 only E. All of the above F. None of the above G. Other. Please describe in full (Remember, *no* negatives, else zero credit) _________________________________________ H. There are many other illogical arguments in favor of being unfair. This is only one of them. Therefore, please do not attempt to critique my opinion solely through the use of logic, or by defeating this singular opinion. I have more arguments available, believe me, and if necessary, I will freely draw upon any or all of them. I. Do not bother me, I am only a mathematician doing the best I can. I did not major in logic, or it was so long ago I have forgotten the basics. Your Answer (enter appropriate capital letter, A - I): ______. --Steve :)
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