Definition:Argumentum ad Hominem

Definition
An argumentum ad hominem is a logical argument that attempts to refute a claim by conflating the argument itself with the source of the argument.

Though it is often easier to insult a person than to attack his or her line of reasoning, such behavior is manifestly childish and not befitting of mathematicians.

Example

 * Oh, that proof? Worthless. Don't trust anything you read at .

Also see

 * Argumentum Ad Baculum
 * Bozo Bit