Originally posted by random49er:
Originally posted by jonnydel:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
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"Appeal to authority is a common type of fallacy, or an argument based on unsound logic.
When writers or speakers use appeal to authority, they are claiming that something must be true because it is believed by someone who said to be an "authority" on the subject."
https://www.softschools.com/examples/fallacies/appeal_to_authority_examples/430/
🤣🤣 dude, if we went around posting articles about logical fallacies in debate, then every other post would be a link.
The appeal to authority is only considered a fallacy when there is NO evidence or as the establishment evidence but is perfectly fine when used as corraborative or counter-point.
For example: if I claim that you are part of the cult of ommamu based off the opinion of a specialist in cults, that is a logical fallacy.
If I show evidence that you are part of the cult of ommamu you dispute the interpretation of that evidence and then I cite an expert on cult behavior, that isn't a logical fallacy.
There has been plenty of evidence either way. The issue is fans saying they are "more knowledgeable" about the situation cause they "watch the games" doesn't mean anything.
I can watch an autopsy, that doesn't mean I know more than the medical examiner.
You didn't provide any evidence in your post. You just named others and suggested that others should submit to them. Nothing was presented.
It's the "herd mentality" thing some like me always tend to reject. There's nothing wrong with making a point and citing those that agree with it (if they do).
Are we really saying that after 7200 pages and over 100k posts that there's been, "no evidence"?
If that wasnt clear, maybe I just hit you in the shoulder pad with the post.