Overextended Argument

OverextendedArgument is meant to stand in for the phrase An Argument can only go so far. Beyond a certain distance the Argument (point of view) becomes a liability and is counterproductive, as other considerations prevent a person carrying an argument all the way to solving the issue.

A case of AnArgumentTooFar. The opinion / explanation has stretched too thin and its use could become deceptive, if done on purpose.

• We often see examples of these communication patterns when politicians start raving about.

OverextendedArgument is one of the reasons why TriteSayingsComeInPairs

OverextendedArguments easily lead to the TautologicalDefinitionFallacy.

Usage example: "this viewpoint is fast becoming an OverextendedArgument".

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See: GrossExaggeration

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CategoryCommunication