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The idea isn't to point them out, but to expose them without directly pointing them out.

The article's author has a different idea:

Besides, let's be honest: debate is not just about finding truth, it's also about winning. If you think a fallacious argument can slide by and persuade the judge to vote for you, you're going to make it, right? The trick is not getting caught.




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