The term "rhetorical games" refers to strategies or techniques used in public speaking, writing, or debate that are designed to persuade or influence an audience. Full definition
Its not censorship to expect people to be polite and at least reasonably on topic and to post factual content and genuine opinion, not play rhetorical games. (realclimate.org)
But if you want to play rhetorical games, go right ahead — though perhaps not here. (realclimate.org)
«When you see these kinds of rhetorical games, they are dispiriting at best and at worst make people think you can't trust anything anybody says,» she said. (nytimes.com)