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'''Appearance over performance''' is a [[versus]] debating flaw that basically amounts to "Star Trek technology is sleeker and more futuristic, while Star Wars technology is bulky and crude. Therefore Trek's technology is more advanced." | |||
It's a flaw because something's external appearance has nothing to do with its performance. For example, a luxury yacht is sleek and beautiful, while an aircraft carrier is big and blocky | It's a flaw because something's external appearance has nothing to do with its performance. For example, a luxury yacht is sleek and beautiful, while an aircraft carrier is big and blocky, yet any battle between them would end with the carrier victorious. | ||
[[Category:Debate]] | [[Category:Debate]] | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 24 January 2008
Appearance over performance is a versus debating flaw that basically amounts to "Star Trek technology is sleeker and more futuristic, while Star Wars technology is bulky and crude. Therefore Trek's technology is more advanced."
It's a flaw because something's external appearance has nothing to do with its performance. For example, a luxury yacht is sleek and beautiful, while an aircraft carrier is big and blocky, yet any battle between them would end with the carrier victorious.