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Attacking the arguer

Attacking the arguer is a very straight forward flaw. If an argument attacks an opposing view by attacking the person putting it forward rather than the reasons in the opposing argument then the argument is flawed. This is also known by the Latin phrase 'ad hominem' meaning 'argument against the man'. Attacking the arguer is not a good reason to accept an argument. For example:

Rachel is blonde and so doesn't know what she is talking about; therefore her views on abortion shouldn't be accepted.

Clearly the colour of Rachel's hair has no relevance on her argument on abortion.