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'''Godwin's Law''' began as a humorous observation about online discussions, by [[Mike Godwin]], general counsel of the [[Electronic Freedom Foundation]].  As it has evolved, it has become a guideline that when participants in discussion invoke [[Nazi]] analogies, all useful information exchange has ended. <ref>{{citation
| url = http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/2.10/godwin.if_pr.html
| title = Meme, Counter-meme
| author = Mike Godwin
| journal = Wired
}}</ref>
He has clarified that genuine historical references to [[National Socialism]], in context, do not invoke the Law. It has been observed, however, that improper invocations of Godwin's Law also indicate the conversation has lost value. <ref>{{citation
| url = http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitle7vljslfu?from=Main.GodwinsLaw
| title = Godwin's Law
| journal = TV Tropes
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Godwin's Law began as a humorous observation about online discussions, by Mike Godwin, general counsel of the Electronic Freedom Foundation. As it has evolved, it has become a guideline that when participants in discussion invoke Nazi analogies, all useful information exchange has ended. [1]

He has clarified that genuine historical references to National Socialism, in context, do not invoke the Law. It has been observed, however, that improper invocations of Godwin's Law also indicate the conversation has lost value. <ref>{{citation

| url = http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ptitle7vljslfu?from=Main.GodwinsLaw
| title = Godwin's Law
| journal = TV Tropes

References

  1. Mike Godwin, "Meme, Counter-meme", Wired