Contest [Issue 49] The Logic Challenge #1: Vulcan Users are Noob

[Rayyan 3,415]

yay im good at this

 

 

So am I... :ph34r:

And I am not exactly ready for this, where shall we post the answers now ;)

[BlueDragon_tamki 3,204]

Blame @Night-Sisters. :P

 

Try your best. Gold did say this contest is hard. The reward is pretty good too. Won't hurt trying right?

yeah but it's like taking an impossible quiz. I can't do it

[Eragon 13,876]

Simple PRO logic:

 

Vulcan not nub, all those who say so I kill, cry cry! Big nub here is #1 :lol:  B)  

 

 

That's why:

(wait, did I make this rhyme?  :lol:no)

 

 

[NewbieCake 3,067]

yeah but it's like taking an impossible quiz. I can't do it

If you believe you can do it, I'm sure you can do it; if you don't believe you can do it, then I guess you can't. You control your own destiny.

[IbbiTank 0]

Nope, it's purely based around finding the weaknesses in the arguments that'll be provided. Despite the theme, no actual knowledge of Tanki beyond Vulcan being an in-game weapon is needed.

Awesome. That's about as much knowledge I have about that particular gun, but this literary bent to Tanki tickles my senses. I'm as good at maths as I am with a vulcan, so this should be interesting. Thanks for the contest!  :D

[richardlord 32]

This is gonna be awesome.

[r_MaquinaDeGuerra0 207]

Aaah this will one more losed contest but i will keep trying

Edited February 20, 2016 by r_MaquinaDeGuerra0

[GoldRock 6,165]

Awesome. That's about as much knowledge I have about that particular gun, but this literary bent to Tanki tickles my senses. I'm as good at maths as I am with a vulcan, so this should be interesting. Thanks for the contest! :D

No problem. Fortunately for you it'll be more logic based than anything mathematical, so good luck! :P

[r_snowleopard0512030 66]

I'm ok at logic questions, it looks good. Yeah, a shot at it can't hurt, good contest. Blue Dragon_Tamki, believe in yourself and ofc you can do it. Just have a go, or you'll have given up before you tried. 

[BlueDragon_tamki 3,204]

If you believe you can do it, I'm sure you can do it; if you don't believe you can do it, then I guess you can't. You control your own destiny.

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[pwhite 120]

So...can I use screen shots? This is my alt. Both battles were 15 minutes long.

[MusicJam19 737]

This competition just screams "I'm currently doing Pre-U Global Perspectives/Critical Thinking and want to show it off"

Might as well do it as revision anyway then :D

 

So...can I use screen shots? This is my alt. Both battles were 15 minutes long.

 

 

 

 

Read the competition page again

 

Nope, it's purely based around finding the weaknesses in the arguments that'll be provided. Despite the theme, no actual knowledge of Tanki beyond Vulcan being an in-game weapon is needed.

Edited February 22, 2016 by MusicJam19

[GoldRock 6,165]

This competition just screams "I'm currently doing Pre-U Global Perspectives/Critical Thinking and want to show it off"

Might as well do it as revision anyway then :D

No pls, I'm not doing Critical Thinking, although I am doing Pre-U Philosophy which covers overall argument structure (premises and conclusions, types of arguments) but not logic. I've mainly just explored logic and stuff in my spare time... it's probable that some of the questions will be harder than Pre-U Critical Thinking, in any case :P

 

Especially the later questions, which will likely force you to think outside the box, they're by no means textbook and I've done a lot to hide and confuse the logical fallacies xD

Edited February 22, 2016 by GoldRock

[Zenyth 6,494]

No pls, I'm not doing Critical Thinking, although I am doing Pre-U Philosophy which covers overall argument structure (premises and conclusions, types of arguments) but not logic. I've mainly just explored logic and stuff in my spare time... it's probable that some of the questions will be harder than Pre-U Critical Thinking, in any case :P

 

Especially the later questions, which will likely force you to think outside the box, they're by no means textbook and I've done a lot to hide and confuse the logical fallacies xD

its 23rd

or is there a time when it starts?

[JamesBondBoy 0]

2 questions.

 

1. Do the parts in parenthesis contribute to any possible logical fallacies?

 

2. Are the underlined phrases, ex: "The Ultimate Argument for the Noob-ness of A Vulcan User (What do you Mean it's Logically Fallacious No it Isn't Pls):"

 

the titles, and the arguments to be presented? Or are the fallacies presented in those statements?

 

 

[GoldRock 6,165]

its 23rd

or is there a time when it starts?

- This contest will start at 19:00 UTC on February 23rd, when this topic will be updated with the arguments.

 

2 questions.

 

1. Do the parts in parenthesis contribute to any possible logical fallacies?

 

2. Are the underlined phrases, ex: "The Ultimate Argument for the Noob-ness of A Vulcan User (What do you Mean it's Logically Fallacious No it Isn't Pls):"

 

the titles, and the arguments to be presented? Or are the fallacies presented in those statements?

1. Nope.

 

2. Again, there are a few clues in the topic - the answer is they're the titles, and the arguments are to be presented, as discussed:

 

Essentially, your task is to find what's wrong with these arguments. Why, you may ask? Well, this is how it'll work...

- This contest will start at 19:00 UTC on February 23rd, when this topic will be updated with the arguments.

 

Note that the titles of the arguments do not count as part of the arguments themselves.

 

My arguments are also made up of statements (premises), and conclusions inferred from these premises are clearly indicated by a ∴ (literally meaning 'therefore') symbol.

 

TO BE REVEALED

Edited February 23, 2016 by GoldRock

[DragonOfStorms 2,706]

I can hardly wait. Can I say what is wrong with the argument by naming the fallacy, then explaining the fallacy?

[GoldRock 6,165]

I can hardly wait. Can I say what is wrong with the argument by naming the fallacy, then explaining the fallacy?

Yes, of course - you don't even have to name the fallacies as long as you explain them well, but doing so could help to secure those marks if you're having a hard time with putting it all into words.

 

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Also, shout-out to @MegaPeg for uh... starting the contest before it's even started? Nicely done, haha:

 

[DragonOfStorms 2,706]

Thanks for the clarification, I am really excited about this contest!

[GoldRock 6,165]

UPDATED!

 

N.B. My use of 'logical fallacy' (or logical flaw) in these questions concerns formal logical error - when used, I am not enquiring about the truth of the statements made, but only about whether the argument logically follows. This means that the only question potentially concerning the truth or falsehood of statements made is Question 2 - all others ask about logical issues, not whether any of the statements are true or false. My arguments are also made up of statements (premises), and conclusions inferred from these premises are clearly indicated by a ∴ (literally meaning 'therefore') symbol.

 

Also note that you will do better if you focus on submitting more correct answers than if you focus on answering quickest. Your score will be considered first and foremost - only where two or more entrants get equal scores will the order of submission then mean anything. Whilst this could affect whether you get a prize or not, you definitely need to get some answers correct to have any chance in the first place!

 
Remember: Your answers should be submitted by PMing me. Do NOT post the answers here.

 

Good luck, everyone!

Edited February 23, 2016 by GoldRock

[Bugs.meeny 1,013]

I wasnt made for this stuff . . . idk what its all about, but those arguments against vulcan are funny

[Spit_Fyre 334]

Set theory.

[MegaPeg 3]

Yes, of course - you don't even have to name the fallacies as long as you explain them well, but doing so could help to secure those marks if you're having a hard time with putting it all into words.

 

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Also, shout-out to @MegaPeg for uh... starting the contest before it's even started? Nicely done, haha:

 

Lol I didn't know what time it was UTC. I guess it helps to double-check sometimes. 

[MegaPeg 3]

BTW are we answering the questions for the same argument, or are new arguments going to be given each day?

[GoldRock 6,165]

BTW are we answering the questions for the same argument, or are new arguments going to be given each day?

The questions apply to the same arguments.