Pyramid of Debate Refutation and counter-argument seem like they should be always valid, even if moving 'down the pyramid'. Ad Hominem and Name calling should not be OK regardless of direction. Just my thoughts

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[–]Rah 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

If you use a poor tool to get a job done, did the job got done or not?

Calling someone fat is an ad hominem, but may reflect on someone trying to be a physical ed teacher.

[–]FlippyKing 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

Would that be an actual ad hominem? It seems more like this like this:

"You're ugly and yo momma dresses you funny!"

" Sir, that's an ad hominem!"

"Ma'am, this is a beauty contest and I'm a judge."

[–]Tiwaking 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

"Ma'am, this is a beauty contest and I'm a judge."

I AM THE LAW!