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Ad Hominem

Ad hominem attacks target the character, motive, or attribute of a person rather than addressing the substance of their argument.

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Reversible decisions can be changed with minimal consequences and should be made quickly with limited analysis, while irreversible decisions warrant more careful consideration.

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