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		CoastalCoder 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Open letter accuses BBC board member of having a c... I'd think this is more an example of a "genetic fallacy" rather than "ad hominem". I.e., impugning the argument based on who presents it.

propagandist 6 months ago [–]

Thank you for the correction! Won't mix up my fallacies next time.

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