Accusing someone of being 'boring'
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What fallacy is it if someone responds to a point by simply accusing the other person of being 'boring'? Because I've noticed that it seems to be quite a common tactic when they simply don't want to admit that the other person is right and they're wrong
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4The implied argument is:
"Only boring people say..."
I think that's prejudicial language
Would it be too obvious just to say ad hominem (abusive) ?
Off hand, I would say avoiding the issue .
argumentum ad fidentia
(also known as: against self-confidence)
Description: Attacking the person’s self-confidence in place of the argument or the evidence.
Logical Form:
Person 1: You know, I see you straining to come up with these really poignant responses, but the fact is they're really quite boring.
Therefore, Y is false.
The attack is made against the person's style and substance rather than the actual argument presented.
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A parting shot for one who has lost the argument, but wants to make some sort of bravado-fuelled 'last stand' instead of conceding gracefully.