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Gore1FL

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4. All Godwin's law says is that as internet discussions lengthen the chance of bringing up Hitler and Nazis approaches 1.

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #2)

Wed Jul 9, 2025, 12:44 PM

Jul 9

I'd say Godwin's "law" is accurate in this case as the internet conversation has certainly included Hitler and Nazis.

People often use Godwin's law as an attempt to destroy credibility of those making the inclusion, but that isn't part of Godwin's law.

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All Godwin's law says is that as internet discussions lengthen the chance of bringing up Hitler and Nazis approaches 1. Gore1FL Jul 9 #4

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