Attacking a project as a "toy" indicates a lack of substantial criticism

Negation: Attacking a project as a "toy" does not indicate a lack of substantial criticism 0 0 0

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Argument #28b008e5 1 0 2

If it is true that...

Attacking a project as a "toy" indicates a lack of substantial criticism 1 0 2

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Producing is less likely to be a waste of time than consuming 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Having previously published opinions can bias one towards evidence that supports those conclusions 1 0 2

Argument #35688b1a 1 0 2

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Originality and uncertainty are connected, giving conventional-minded individuals an advantage in disputes 1 0 2

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Attacking a project as a "toy" indicates a lack of substantial criticism 1 0 2

Then it must be true that...

Producing is less likely to be a waste of time than consuming 1 0 2

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