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'''Ad Homniem''' (Latin for ''to the person'') generally refers to making an argument based on one's character rather than their opinions or statements.<ref>{{w|Ad hominem}}</ref> <ref>https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/fallacies/</ref> Contrary to how the fallacy is usually understood, this isn't merely calling someone names or insulting them, and it doesn't necessary have to include these actions. | '''Ad Homniem''' (Latin for ''to the person'') generally refers to making an argument based on one's character rather than their opinions or statements.<ref>{{w|Ad hominem}}</ref> <ref>https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/fallacies/</ref> Contrary to how the fallacy is usually understood, this isn't merely calling someone names or insulting them, and it doesn't necessary have to include these actions. | ||
Given the type of community that surrounds Chris, one that mostly comprises of gossip and being critical of others, you are bound to find this fallacy pop up A LOT. Therefore, when making changes on this wiki, it is crucial to spot it when someone makes a claim about Chris or any of his orbiters. | Given the type of community that surrounds Chris, one that mostly comprises of gossip and being critical of others, you are bound to find this fallacy pop up A LOT. Therefore, when making changes on this wiki, it is especially crucial to spot it when it pops up when someone makes a claim about Chris or any of his orbiters. | ||
===Appeal to Authority=== | ===Appeal to Authority=== | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 11 May 2025
Essentials
Logical Fallacies
Ad Hominem
Ad Homniem (Latin for to the person) generally refers to making an argument based on one's character rather than their opinions or statements.[1] [2] Contrary to how the fallacy is usually understood, this isn't merely calling someone names or insulting them, and it doesn't necessary have to include these actions.
Given the type of community that surrounds Chris, one that mostly comprises of gossip and being critical of others, you are bound to find this fallacy pop up A LOT. Therefore, when making changes on this wiki, it is especially crucial to spot it when it pops up when someone makes a claim about Chris or any of his orbiters.