On 9/20/07, Dave Land <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That's not an ad hominem, that's just abuse. Ad hominem is when you > > argue that the person is wrong because of some character of that > > person, instead of engaging the argument. > > I think I sense a trend here: > > "Non-sequitur" used and spelled incorrectly, leading to griping.
Spelled incorrectly, used correctly, lead to griping from those who failed to grasp the basic outline of my argument. > "Ad-hominem" used incorrectly, leading to correction. I was using it in reference to this line: "Oh, for Krum's sake, Martin. Take a pill." I don't get the exact meaning but presumed you were suggesting something about my mental state. In other words you were attacking my character rather than the argument. Is this not a perfect example of an ad hominem? Martin _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
