BSDetective – Persuasion Pattern Analysis

Analyze webpages for persuasion patterns, framing devices, and weak argument structures. User-invoked.

BSDetective helps you understand how online content is crafted to influence your thinking. WHAT IT DOES Click the extension on any article, blog post, or webpage to see: - A Persuasion Pattern Score (0–10) showing pattern density - Specific patterns identified with highlighted excerpts - Educational explanations of how each technique works - Balanced context on when such techniques may be appropriate PATTERNS DETECTED - Logical structure: Missing warrants, bare assertions, hasty generalizations - Framing techniques: Emotional loading, fear-based framing, false dilemmas - Evidence framing: Weasel words, missing sources, cherry-picking - Persuasion tactics: Urgency pressure, social proof appeals, ad hominem EDUCATIONAL APPROACH BSDetective is built on research from cognitive psychology and classical rhetoric: - Kahneman's System 1 & System 2 thinking - Cialdini's principles of influence - Classical logical fallacy frameworks Each pattern includes: - Clear explanation of how it affects thinking - Context on when the technique may be legitimate - Questions to ask yourself - Neutral alternative phrasing WHAT THIS IS NOT BSDetective does not: - Judge truth or falsehood - Label political positions - Rate source credibility - Block or filter content - Run in the background or monitor your browsing It is a pattern awareness tool that helps you think more critically about what you read. FREE & PRO - Free: 3 analyses per week - Pro: Generous usage, deep insights, full explanations PRIVACY - We analyze page content only when you explicitly click the extension - We do not track your browsing history - We do not sell or share your data - Full privacy policy: https://bsdetective.io/privacy.html Built by an independent team.