A manipulative tactic in debates or negotiations, moving the goalposts occurs when new demands are added after initial criteria are met. This shifts the target to make success harder or impossible. Typically used by someone losing an argument or seeking unfair advantage, it benefits the perpetrator by preserving their position or controlling outcomes.
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