Moving the Goalposts
Definition: Changes the criteria for success after they've been met.
Example: Sure, you showed evidence — but not the kind I wanted!
Tip: Call out shifting expectations mid-argument.
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
Definition: Changes the criteria for success after they've been met.
Example: Sure, you showed evidence — but not the kind I wanted!
Tip: Call out shifting expectations mid-argument.