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A form of [Logical Retention] where one side in a discussion assumes the role of gatekeeper, determining what counts as valid logic, acceptable evidence, or permissible reasoning before the opponent’s argument is even examined. Like a customs officer inspecting every item, the gatekeeper subjects each claim to arbitrary scrutiny, [rejecting] anything that doesn’t match their preferred standards—often without justifying those standards. The focus shifts entirely from [the content] of the argument to the process of “clearing” it for entry. This tactic exhausts the opponent, turning debate into an endless bureaucratic ordeal.
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