• Tattorack@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    As Hominem:

    1. appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect
    2. marked by or being an attack on an opponent’s character rather than by an answer to the contentions made

    Source; Meriam Webster.

    So a question to you, if someone who is a known liar makes an argument, and your counter position is that that someone is a liar and should not be taken for their word, are you making an falacious argument?

    If someone were to present a problem, and you have made yourself an active component of said problem, is the person pointing out your part of the problem making a falacious argument?

    Think about that. I doubt you will, but this starting to derail, so I’m just going to leave now.

    • Azrael@reddthat.com
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      6 days ago

      Your argument kind of tripped over its own shoelaces there.

      Calling someone a liar can be relevant, but only if you prove it with evidence tied to the claim. Otherwise it’s still an ad hominem.

      I liked your smug little exit line to dodge pressure. It’s the debate equivalent of throwing a smoke bomb and walking away like you won.