I cannot believe that adult, rational human beings are still
debating whether or not to act civil here. Sad.
- samantha
John Clark wrote:
>
> Louis Newstrom <newsnewstrom@home.com> Wrote:
>
> > "Ad hominem" is a logical fallicy which is disallowed under most rules of
> > debate.
>
> True.
>
> >It says "because my opponent is <insulting characteristic> I won't
> > accept his statement".
>
> Also true, but that's quite different from "because of my opponent's statement
> he is a <insulting characteristic>. Childish? Perhaps. Rude? Certainly.
> Ad hominem? No.
>
> >I think the term "ad hominem" is quite appropriate for the extropians group.
>
> Things should say what they mean, the intent of the rule is don't be rude but that's
> not what it says. Personally I think there are times when it's quite appropriate to
> be rude, but that's another matter, others including the owners of this list have a
> different opinion, and as I am a guest here I will comply with their wishes.
>
> John K Clark jonkc@att.net
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