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NCTraveler

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9. It is not a good ad hominem because it is not one at all.

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #8)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 12:27 PM

Jun 2013

If you read again, I made my case. I do agree that I might not want to see it. By "it" I mean any valid claims made by the author. I think that is a fair assessment for you to make about my argument. Also, only seeing the flaws in his ways does make my opinion "less valid" overall. Except to me of course. I do see where you get the ad hominem from, but there were other factors in my argument that negate that it was an ad hominem argument.

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How long before the hounds of war are released on this one? Major Nikon Jun 2013 #1

Well an alert was sent and failed 2-4 maddezmom Jun 2013 #3

Narcissism seems to explain quite a bit Major Nikon Jun 2013 #5

How interesting that you mention narcissism. Bonobo Jun 2013 #13

I don't imagine it's much different for men in that regard Major Nikon Jun 2013 #14

That must be happening somewhere else. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #2

Too funny to pass up. NCTraveler Jun 2013 #4

"Written by a male journalist" Major Nikon Jun 2013 #6

He has an obsession. Read up on his history. NCTraveler Jun 2013 #7

You are making an argument based entirely on ad hominem Major Nikon Jun 2013 #8

It is not a good ad hominem because it is not one at all. NCTraveler Jun 2013 #9

I don't follow you Major Nikon Jun 2013 #10

A pattern of behaviour builds history and context. I do not consider that to be an ad hominem. NCTraveler Jun 2013 #11

Consider it whatever you like, but I can't agree Major Nikon Jun 2013 #12

Replace "female" with "human" and I think you've about covered it. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #15