Quote (NetflixAdaptationWidow @ Jul 8 2021 12:38pm)
Ad hominem is a type of argument, it is not just an insult.
For example
Youre dumb. - not ad hominem
You are wrong because you are dumb. - this is an argument with a premesis and conclusion, it is an ad hominem
any personal attack to avoid the argument is
ad ho·mi·nem
/ˌad ˈhämənəm/
adjective
adjective: ad hominem
(of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
"vicious ad hominem attacks"
adverb
adverb: ad hominem
1.
in a way that is directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
"these points come from some of our best information sources, who realize they'll be attacked ad hominem"
2.
in a way that relates to or is associated with a particular person.
"the office was created ad hominem for Fenton"