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Assuming something isn't valid because it contains a fallacy is in and of itself a fallacy. Ad hominems are used all the time in extremely valid ways. Take wha
by justinlaster 10y ago
Assuming something isn't valid because it contains a fallacy is in and of itself a fallacy. Ad hominems are used all the time in extremely valid ways.
Take what he said in spirit, instead of literally.
- hueving 10y agoIt is invalid because the ad hominem is the entire content of the comment. There is no content other than the attack on HNers.
- justinlaster 10y agoWell that's clearly false to everyone else, and again, is kind of irrelevant.