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Very very few people use "ad hominem" correctly. Sorry to say, you aren't one of them.

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Example:

"You can't possibly have a valid opinion on any moral issue because you're in favor of abortion'

Ad hominem = "to the man."

It refers to attacking the person instead of rebutting the issue under discussion.

It does not refer to dismissive talk, disagreement, or insult.

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/common-logical-fallacies

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"Wow, thanks for setting me straight, master. Enlighten me, oh wise one."

I certainly don't expect these to.

You seem to be in a really ugly mood. Take it from a guy who's gotten banned from dozens of forums ... when all you can come up with is attacks, don't post,

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