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Black-or-White

What is it?

Where two alternative states are presented as the only possibilities, when in fact more possibilities exist.

Why is it bad?

Where two alternative states are presented as the only possibilities in chat, when in fact more possibilities exist. Very common in heated #debate channels.

Example in Chat

@extremistToday at 10:20 AM

Look, you either support the mods completely and agree with every ban, or you're a troll who wants the server to burn down. Pick a side.