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Ron
 
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In article >, "Dutch" >
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> "Ron" > wrote
> > It seems then that I agree to disagree with you on the nature of a
> > dilemma.

>
> Atta boy, nothin gonna change my world. There are dozens of websites on
> logic that describe it, I only learned about it myself yesterday and I
> understand it perfectly.
>
> Asking which of two movies, A or B, you liked better is not a false dilemma,
> it's just a question, made in good faith, without attempt to manipulate you.
> No dilemma, just give your opinion, any opinion will do. You could even
> mention another similiar movie that you also liked, that would not be out of
> keeping with the question. Or you could respond that you don't like movies
> at all. It's all good.
>
> Saying to you that only a moron would like movie "A" presents you with a
> false dilemma. You liked it OK, and you're not a moron (theoretically), so
> you have a dilemma, you must declare the proposition false and contradict
> me, or else aquiese to the dilemma, i.e. lie and agree that it is lousy or
> admit to being a moron.
>
> Every time a statement or question is limited in it's scope, that does not
> create a dilemma, and specifically not a false one.


I've spent enough time on this. But I'll leave it on this note. What is
the dilemma in posing the question, are you an ass or an idiot?