ARGUMENTATIVE HYDRA

The argumentative hydra is the type of discourse contributor who once a single argument of his has been put down uncharitably throws a multiplicity of new ones at you, so just by the necessities of space, energy and time, you can never actually meet him eye to eye, since he so frequently uses the capacity of darting out new arguments in a capacity greater than anyone has the ability to answer (it is thus a type of mass attack). It's very related to and overlaps with the Bullshit Artist, another type of argumentator but one that overlaps with the argumentative hydra. The Bullshit Artist often is an argumentative hydra, and an argumentative hydra often is a Bullshit Artist (but not always, just relatively often).
When not properly defended against the argumentative hydra will tire or otherwise decapitate you (such as through grossing you out from disgust over the bruteness; see: brute force).
The definition of argumentative hydra very much overlaps with the Gish Gallop Fallacy. Both rely on the ‘quantity over quality’ massification of argument (strength through mass). Argumentative hydras often deploy the On The Spot Fallacy, claiming after you have been grossed out or tired by their force attack that since you couldn't deal with all their claims on the spot, you must be wrong.
Sine "argumentative hydra" metaphorically refers to a situation or person that is difficult to argue with or overcome, it might be helpful to consider strategies for effectively addressing such challenges. This could include:
Staying calm and composed, even if the other person becomes emotional or confrontational
Asking clarifying questions to better understand their perspective
Focusing on the facts and evidence, rather than personal attacks or insults
Seeking the input of others or seeking outside resources to help support your argument
Staying open to the possibility that you may not fully understand the other person's perspective, and being willing to listen and consider their perspective
When appropriate, seeking the help of a mediator or arbitrator to facilitate a more productive and respectful discussion.It sounds like you are describing someone who engages in what is sometimes called "argumentative exhaustion," where they continue to present new arguments or counterarguments even after the original argument has been effectively countered or resolved. This can be a frustrating and unproductive way of engaging in discourse, as it often leads to a repetitive and circular discussion rather than a meaningful exchange of ideas. AiTo deal with an argumentative hydra, it can be helpful to establish ground rules for the discussion and to make clear that you are willing to engage in a respectful and productive exchange of ideas, but that you are not willing to engage in an endless cycle of argumentation. You may also want to try to focus on the underlying issues or concerns at play, rather than getting bogged down in the specific arguments being presented.
It may also be helpful to consider whether the other person is genuinely interested in understanding your perspective or finding a resolution to the issue at hand, or whether they are simply trying to win the argument for the sake of winning. If it seems that the latter is the case, it may be more productive to disengage from the discussion and find other ways to address the issue.
== Branching ==
* Risk: Obfuscation.
* See: Fallacy; Fallacies; Attacks. 
* Type: Mass attack; Quantity over quality; Grossing.
* Related: Sealioning; Bullshit Artist; Flood; Spam.
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