(July 1, 2013 at 2:24 pm)Koolay Wrote: I think a lot of people are too quick to dismiss discussing personal aspects in an argument, calling 'ad hominem' when someone has doubts as to the legitimacy of the arguer.
The legitimacy of the arguer has no bearing on the legitimacy of the argument. Therefore, it is irrelevant and a fallacy when it is brought into the debate.