BSDetective – Persuasion Pattern Analysis

Detect persuasion tactics in articles, emails, contracts and messages. AI-powered manipulation analysis.

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.