Pitbull Truths and Tropes - User contributions [en]

Category:Tropes

2025-03-06T18:33:50Z

Jonathan:

<blockquote>A trope: Frequently repeated, never true.</blockquote>

Mistaken Identity

2025-03-06T18:33:18Z

Jonathan:

== See Also ==

* [[No Such Breed]]
[[Category:Tropes]]

Mistaken Identity

2025-03-06T18:31:24Z

Jonathan: /* See also */

== See Also ==

* [[No Such Breed]]

Mistaken Identity

2025-03-06T18:31:07Z

Jonathan:

== See also ==

* [[No Such Breed]]

No Such Breed

2025-03-06T18:30:28Z

Jonathan: /* See Also */

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against both [[BSL]] and discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And therefore, so the logic goes, it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.<blockquote>Note: among one another, [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]".</blockquote>

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Amazon review.)

== See Also ==
* [[Mistaken Identity]]

[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-03-06T18:29:56Z

Jonathan:

Mistaken Identity

2025-03-06T18:28:32Z

Jonathan: Created page with "See also: No Such Breed"

No Such Breed

2025-02-20T00:28:11Z

Jonathan:

No Such Breed

2025-02-20T00:27:25Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against both [[BSL]] and discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And therefore, so the logic goes, it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.<blockquote>Note: [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" among one another.</blockquote>

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Amazon review.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

The Most Abused Breed

2025-02-20T00:26:14Z

Jonathan:

Page status: Rough brainstorming.
* Citations needed.
[[Category:Truths]]

Break Stick: a Required Tool

2025-02-20T00:25:35Z

Jonathan:

Page Status: Writing up notes; organizing ideas.
This [[:Category:Truths|truth]] has a few interesting aspects:
# It's hidden, never mentioned by pitbull owners in legislative debates.
# It's the "quiet part said out loud" by pitbull activists, rescuers, and owners.
# There seems to be a split in the pitbull activist community: one hand, those who've never heard of this tool or don't care about it, vs. those who insist that all responsible pitbull owners should carry one.
# The fact that it's acknowledged as necessary by pitbull experts goes against their own interests: it's strong evidence that '''there definitely is something uniquely dangerous about the breed'''.
== In Pitbull Owners' Own Words ==
To do: use the reviews from pitbull owners. [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]], [[Lenwen Dog Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]], [[Pitbull Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]

#

[[Category:Truths]]

The Most Abused Breed

2025-02-20T00:24:23Z

Jonathan:

<code>Status: Rough brainstorming.</code>

* Citations needed.
[[Category:Truths]]

Main Page

2025-02-14T01:41:58Z

Jonathan: Add a Reddit post to the queue.

== Tropes ==

* [[Chihuahuas Bite More]]
* [[It's Discrimination]]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Deed|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Deed''']]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Owner|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Owner''']]
* [[It's not the Pitbull's Fault]]
* [[Mistaken Identity]]
* [[My Pitbull Doesn't Bite]]
* [[No Such Breed]]
* [[Nanny Dogs]]
* [[Their Jaws don't Lock]]
* [[Unfortunate Stigma]]
* [[Veterinarians Agree]]

== Truths ==

* [[Break Stick: a Required Tool]]
* [[The Most Abused Breed]]
* [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”]]

== Sources ==

* [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]]
* [[Lenwen Dog Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[Pitbull Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[New sources to add]]

== Article To Do List ==

* [[Why Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is Constitutional]]
* [[Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) in a Nutshell]]
* Process this Reddit post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/miniaussie/comments/1iomu90/how_to_help_pup_after_being_attacked_by_another/ How to help pup after being attacked by another dog?]

== About this Site ==

* [[We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence]]
* [[Our Inspiration: TV Tropes and Snopes]]
__FORCETOC__

It's not the Pitbull's Fault

2025-02-05T00:06:22Z

Jonathan: /* Examples */

Status: Draft / Brainstorming

== Examples ==

=== [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy|Facebook post "Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]] ===
<blockquote>''"We are heartbroken to share that Stella was returned this afternoon '''through no fault of her own'''."''</blockquote>
[[Category:Tropes]]
[[Category:Category Error]]

It's not the Pitbull's Fault

2025-02-05T00:05:56Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming

== Examples ==

=== [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy|Facebook Post "Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]] ===
<blockquote>''"We are heartbroken to share that Stella was returned this afternoon '''through no fault of her own'''."''</blockquote>
[[Category:Tropes]]
[[Category:Category Error]]

It's not the Pitbull's Fault

2025-02-05T00:04:45Z

Jonathan: /* Examples */

Status: Draft / Brainstorming

== Examples ==

=== [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]], Facebook post. ===
<blockquote>''"We are heartbroken to share that Stella was returned this afternoon '''through no fault of her own'''."''</blockquote>
[[Category:Tropes]]
[[Category:Category Error]]

Main Page

2025-02-04T23:37:59Z

Jonathan: /* Article To Do List */

== Tropes ==

* [[Chihuahuas Bite More]]
* [[It's Discrimination]]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Deed|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Deed''']]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Owner|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Owner''']]
* [[It's not the Pitbull's Fault]]
* [[Mistaken Identity]]
* [[My Pitbull Doesn't Bite]]
* [[No Such Breed]]
* [[Nanny Dogs]]
* [[Their Jaws don't Lock]]
* [[Unfortunate Stigma]]
* [[Veterinarians Agree]]

== Truths ==

* [[Break Stick: a Required Tool]]
* [[The Most Abused Breed]]
* [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”]]

== Sources ==

* [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]]
* [[Lenwen Dog Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[Pitbull Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[New sources to add]]

== Article To Do List ==

* [[Why Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is Constitutional]]
* [[Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) in a Nutshell]]

== About this Site ==

* [[We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence]]
* [[Our Inspiration: TV Tropes and Snopes]]
__FORCETOC__

Main Page

2025-02-04T23:36:43Z

Jonathan:

== Tropes ==

* [[Chihuahuas Bite More]]
* [[It's Discrimination]]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Deed|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Deed''']]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Owner|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Owner''']]
* [[It's not the Pitbull's Fault]]
* [[Mistaken Identity]]
* [[My Pitbull Doesn't Bite]]
* [[No Such Breed]]
* [[Nanny Dogs]]
* [[Their Jaws don't Lock]]
* [[Unfortunate Stigma]]
* [[Veterinarians Agree]]

== Truths ==

* [[Break Stick: a Required Tool]]
* [[The Most Abused Breed]]
* [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”]]

== Sources ==

* [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]]
* [[Lenwen Dog Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[Pitbull Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[New sources to add]]

== Article To Do List ==

* [[Why Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is Constitutional]]

== About this Site ==

* [[We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence]]
* [[Our Inspiration: TV Tropes and Snopes]]
__FORCETOC__

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T23:35:54Z

Jonathan: /* Conclusions */

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-04 at 14.15.36@2x.jpg|thumb|Facebook comment]]

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."''</blockquote>Facebook comment.

== Conclusions ==
To do: this is actually strong support ''for'' BSL. I.e., that one '''must''' be a responsible and careful owner for the dogs to be safe around people. That by ''default'', these are dangerous animals.
[[Category:Tropes]]

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T23:34:54Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-04 at 14.15.36@2x.jpg|thumb|Facebook comment]]

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."''</blockquote>Facebook comment.

== Conclusions ==
To do: this is actually strong support ''for'' BSL. I.e., that one '''must''' be a responsible and careful owner for the dogs to be safe around people. That the ''default'' is a dangerous animal.
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T23:33:26Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against both [[BSL]] and discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And therefore it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.

Note that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" among one another.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Amazon review.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T23:32:46Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against both [[BSL]] and discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And therefore it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.

Note that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" among one another.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Amazon reivew, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

Their Jaws don't Lock

2025-02-04T23:31:34Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|Amazon review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
TBD.

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"…the rumor of their jaw being unstoppable is false…"''</blockquote>Source: Amazon review.
[[Category:Tropes]]

Their Jaws don't Lock

2025-02-04T23:29:31Z

Jonathan: /* Examples */

Their Jaws don't Lock

2025-02-04T23:29:06Z

Jonathan: Created page with " Status: Draft / Brainstorming Amazon review == In a Nutshell == TBD. == Examples == <blockquote>''"The rumor of their jaw being unstoppable is false."''</blockquote>Source: Amazon review."

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|Amazon review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
TBD.

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"The rumor of their jaw being unstoppable is false."''</blockquote>Source: Amazon review.

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T21:53:42Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
To do: this is actually strong support ''for'' BSL. I.e., that one '''must''' be a responsible and careful owner for the dogs to be safe around people. That the ''default'' is a dangerous animal.[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-04 at 14.15.36@2x.jpg|thumb]]

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."''</blockquote>Facebook comment.
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T21:50:24Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against both [[BSL]] and discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And therefore it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.

Note that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" among one another.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Review writer on amazon.com, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T21:47:08Z

Jonathan: /* In a Nutshell */

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against [[BSL]] or discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And therefore it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.

Note that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" among one another.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Review writer on amazon.com, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T21:46:32Z

Jonathan: /* In a Nutshell */

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a common argument against [[BSL]] and discussing pitbull temperament: '''there''' '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". And so it makes no sense to talk about the danger posed by them.

Note that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" among one another.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Review writer on amazon.com, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T21:45:07Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a very argument against [[BSL]]: there '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". Note, though, that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs "pitbulls]]" themselves.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Review writer on amazon.com, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T21:44:36Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== In a Nutshell ==
This is a very argument against [[BSL]]: there '''is''' '''no such breed''' as "pitbull" or "pit bull". Note, though, that [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”|activists & owners call the dogs pitbulls]] themselves.

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Review writer on amazon.com, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”

2025-02-04T21:41:08Z

Jonathan: /* In a Nutshell */

Status: Draft / In Progress
[[File:Pitbull-subreddit-front-page.jpg|thumb|The breed name "pitbull" in use by the 966,000-member [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit.]]

== In a Nutshell ==
Activists claim that there is [[No Such Breed]] as '''"pitbull".''' Among one another, they use the name freely.

== Examples ==
'''"Pitbull awareness, education, love."''' (Description of the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit—an Internet forum with 966,000 members.)

[[Category:Truths]]

Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”

2025-02-04T21:40:31Z

Jonathan: /* In a Nutshell */

Status: Draft / In Progress
[[File:Pitbull-subreddit-front-page.jpg|thumb|The breed name "pitbull" in use by the 966,000-member [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit.]]

== In a Nutshell ==
Activists claim that there is [[No Such Breed]] as '''pitbull.''' Among one another, this is the name they use.

== Examples ==
'''"Pitbull awareness, education, love."''' (Description of the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit—an Internet forum with 966,000 members.)

[[Category:Truths]]

Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”

2025-02-04T21:40:14Z

Jonathan: /* In a Nutshell */

Status: Draft / In Progress
[[File:Pitbull-subreddit-front-page.jpg|thumb|The breed name "pitbull" in use by the 966,000-member [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit.]]

== In a Nutshell ==
Activists and owners claim that there is [[No Such Breed]] as '''pitbull.''' Among one another, this is the name they use.

== Examples ==
'''"Pitbull awareness, education, love."''' (Description of the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit—an Internet forum with 966,000 members.)

[[Category:Truths]]

Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”

2025-02-04T21:39:40Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / In Progress
[[File:Pitbull-subreddit-front-page.jpg|thumb|The breed name "pitbull" in use by the 966,000-member [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit.]]

== In a Nutshell ==
In debates, activists often claim that there is [[No Such Breed]] as '''pitbull.''' Among one another, this is the name they use.

== Examples ==
'''"Pitbull awareness, education, love."''' (Description of the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit—an Internet forum with 966,000 members.)

[[Category:Truths]]

Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”

2025-02-04T21:38:54Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / In Progress
[[File:Pitbull-subreddit-front-page.jpg|thumb|The breed name "pitbull" in use by the 966,000-member [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit.]]In debates, activists often claim that there is [[No Such Breed]] as '''pitbull.''' Among one another, this is the name they use.

== Examples ==
'''"Pitbull awareness, education, love."''' (Description of the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit—an Internet forum with 966,000 members.)

[[Category:Truths]]

Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”

2025-02-04T21:38:23Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / In Progress
[[File:Pitbull-subreddit-front-page.jpg|thumb|The breed name "pitbull" in use by the 966,000-member [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit.]]In debates, activists often claim that there is [[No Such Breed]] as '''pitbull.''' Among one another, "pitbull" is commonly used.

== Examples ==
'''"Pitbull awareness, education, love."''' (Description of the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pitbulls r/pitbulls] subreddit—an Internet forum with 966,000 members.)

[[Category:Truths]]

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T21:34:09Z

Jonathan:

To do: this is actually strong support ''for'' BSL. I.e., that one '''must''' be a responsible and careful owner for the dogs to be safe around people. That the ''default'' is a dangerous animal.[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-04 at 14.15.36@2x.jpg|thumb]]

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."''</blockquote>Facebook comment.
[[Category:Tropes]]

No Such Breed

2025-02-04T21:28:52Z

Jonathan:

Status: Draft / Brainstorming
[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-03 at 18.17.24@2x.jpg|thumb|An Amazon product review]]

== Examples ==
'''"There is no breed as a 'pit bull'"''' (Review writer on amazon.com, defending the breed.)
[[Category:Tropes]]

We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence

2025-02-04T21:27:02Z

Jonathan:

== How We Evaluate Evidence ==
Introduction: "a brick is not a wall". [TBD]

=== Evidence is not the same as proof ===
TBD.

=== Evidence can be relevant or irrelevant ===
Evidence is relevant if it tends to make the issue at hand '''more or less likely to be true'''.

=== Evidence can be strong or weak ===
TBD.

==== There are many kinds of evidence, some stronger than others ====
TBD.

=== All ''relevant'' evidence (whether strong or weak) is considered ===

* The '''strongest''' relevant evidence should be given the '''most''' '''weight'''.
* Relevance depends on the thing we're trying to prove. For example:
** An Amazon [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)|breakstick review]] by a pitbull owner can be relevant to show that [[Break Stick: a Required Tool|responsible pitbull owners carry breaksticks]].
** However, that same review will probably ''not'' be relevant to the trope of [[Mistaken Identity]].

We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence

2025-02-04T21:26:45Z

Jonathan: /* All relevant evidence (whether strong or weak) is considered */

== How We Evaluate Evidence ==
Introduction: "a brick is not a wall". [TBD]

=== Evidence is not the same as proof ===
TBD.

=== Evidence can be relevant or irrelevant ===
Evidence is relevant if it tends to make the issue at hand '''more or less likely to be true'''.

=== Evidence can be strong or weak ===
TBD.

==== There are many kinds of evidence, some stronger than others ====
TBD.

=== All ''relevant'' evidence (whether strong or weak) is considered ===

* The '''strongest''' relevant evidence should be given the '''most''' '''weight'''.
* Relevance depends on the thing we're trying to prove. Examples:
** An Amazon [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)|breakstick review]] by a pitbull owner can be relevant to show that [[Break Stick: a Required Tool|responsible pitbull owners carry breaksticks]].
** However, that same review will probably ''not'' be relevant to the trope of [[Mistaken Identity]].

We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence

2025-02-04T21:26:32Z

Jonathan:

== How We Evaluate Evidence ==
Introduction: "a brick is not a wall". [TBD]

=== Evidence is not the same as proof ===
TBD.

=== Evidence can be relevant or irrelevant ===
Evidence is relevant if it tends to make the issue at hand '''more or less likely to be true'''.

=== Evidence can be strong or weak ===
TBD.

==== There are many kinds of evidence, some stronger than others ====
TBD.

=== All ''relevant'' evidence (whether strong or weak) is considered ===

* The '''strongest''' relevant evidence should be given the most '''weight'''.
* Relevance depends on the thing we're trying to prove. Examples:
** An Amazon [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)|breakstick review]] by a pitbull owner can be relevant to show that [[Break Stick: a Required Tool|responsible pitbull owners carry breaksticks]].
** However, that same review will probably ''not'' be relevant to the trope of [[Mistaken Identity]].

We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence

2025-02-04T21:26:19Z

Jonathan: /* All relevant evidence (whether strong or weak) should be considered */

== How We Evaluate Evidence ==
Introduction: "a brick is not a wall". [TBD]

=== Evidence is not the same as proof ===
TBD.

=== Evidence can be relevant or irrelevant ===
Evidence is relevant if it tends to make the issue at hand '''more or less likely to be true'''.

=== Evidence can be strong or weak ===
TBD.

==== There are many kinds of evidence, some stronger than others ====
TBD.

=== All relevant evidence (whether strong or weak) is considered ===

* The '''strongest''' relevant evidence should be given the most '''weight'''.
* Relevance depends on the thing we're trying to prove. Examples:
** An Amazon [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)|breakstick review]] by a pitbull owner can be relevant to show that [[Break Stick: a Required Tool|responsible pitbull owners carry breaksticks]].
** However, that same review will probably ''not'' be relevant to the trope of [[Mistaken Identity]].

File:CleanShot 2025-02-04 at 14.15.36@2x.jpg

2025-02-04T21:25:27Z

Jonathan:

== Summary ==
Facebook comment, it's not the breed, it's the owner.
[[Category:Sources]]
[[Category:Facebook Posts]]

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T21:24:21Z

Jonathan: Added comment screenshot.

[[File:CleanShot 2025-02-04 at 14.15.36@2x.jpg|thumb]]

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."''</blockquote>Facebook comment.
[[Category:Tropes]]

Main Page

2025-02-04T21:23:13Z

Jonathan:

== Tropes ==

* [[Chihuahuas Bite More]]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Deed|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Deed''']]
* [[It's not the Breed, it's the Owner|It's not the Breed, it's the '''Owner''']]
* [[It's not the Pitbull's Fault]]
* [[Mistaken Identity]]
* [[My Pitbull Doesn't Bite]]
* [[No Such Breed]]
* [[Nanny Dogs]]
* [[Their Jaws don't Lock]]
* [[Unfortunate Stigma]]
* [[Unjust Discrimination]]
* [[Veterinarians Agree]]

== Truths ==

* [[Break Stick: a Required Tool]]
* [[The Most Abused Breed]]
* [[Activists & owners call the dogs “pitbulls”]]

== Sources ==

* [["Stella", Humane Society of Searcy]]
* [[Lenwen Dog Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[Pitbull Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[K-9 Break Stick (Amazon Listing)]]
* [[New sources to add]]

== Article To Do List ==

* [[Why Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is Constitutional]]

== About this Site ==

* [[We use the US legal standard for evaluating evidence]]
* [[Our Inspiration: TV Tropes and Snopes]]
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2025-02-04T21:20:56Z

Jonathan: Facebook comment, it's not the breed, it's the owner.

== Summary ==
Facebook comment, it's not the breed, it's the owner.

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T21:19:19Z

Jonathan:

== Examples ==
<blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."''</blockquote>Facebook comment.
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It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T21:18:30Z

Jonathan:

It's not the Breed, it's the Owner

2025-02-04T21:18:18Z

Jonathan: Created page with "== Examples == <blockquote>''"Pit Bulls can make amazing family pets for active and responsible owners 🤷🏻‍♀️ The majority of responsibly owned pit bulls are indeed just pets."'' Facebook commenter</blockquote>"