> BESW's Law of Interlocutory Obstinance: Given *W(A)* is the willingness of Interlocutor A to entertain a defense presented by Interlocutor B; *P101(A)* is the number of terms found in the glossary of a first-year philosophy text that were already used by Interlocutor A in the debate; *Ex(A)* is the actual experience Interlocutor A has with the subject of the debate; and *F(A)* is the number of times Interlocutor A has already discussed the subject in online forums, then
W(A) = [ Ex(A) / P101(A) ] / F(A)