Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Do Viral messages contain good arguments?
Position5 of 6

Is a good argument something that has an impact in the real world? That changes attitudes and behaviour

This position frames a good argument as one that has real-world impact — that changes attitudes and behaviour. Its arguments then diverge: one holds that virality and persuasiveness are distinct, while another contends that a message's sheer reach is itself the evidence of impact.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Numbers and shares
    As indicators of a virale message?
  2. there is a difference between virality and persuasiveness