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"You're going after him instead of his argument." That doesn't make it ad hominem. That's a phrase used in the context of a debate. jessedhillon isn't after
by grannyg00se 13y ago
"You're going after him instead of his argument."
That doesn't make it ad hominem. That's a phrase used in the context of a debate. jessedhillon isn't after the argument at all. He's attacking a certain behaviour.
ad hominem: "Your point about global warming is invalid because you slap your children and I don't like that."
not ad hominem: "You slap your children and I don't like that."
- BgSpnnrs 13y agoWell by that measure it's off-topic then.
- ohashi 13y agoHe basically admits he didn't even consider the arguments. He calls the person a coward for posting anonymously. He's attacking the person's behavior irrelevant to the argument. Attacking the man, and admitting he never considered the argument at all. So if it's not considered ad hominem it's just trolling.