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Major Nikon

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10. I don't follow you

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 01:34 PM

Jun 2013

First you say it isn't ad hominem at all, then you say other factors negate the ad hominem which appears ambiguous. My understanding of ad hominem is that it's an attack against the person rather than the argument. Calling someone a pervert due to their pattern of published subjects seems to fit the bill. Your first statement, "Written by a male journalist. Doesn't get any better" also appears to be a sexist personal attack.

You may be right and I may just not want to get it, but I didn't see much in your argument that didn't appear to take the form of a personal attack. What am I missing?

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The Truth About Female Desire: It’s Base, Animalistic and Ravenous [View all] Bonobo Jun 2013 OP

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