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[quote name="Entropy Stew"][quote cite="From Wikipedia's ad hominem page"]The circumstantial fallacy applies only where the source taking a position is only making a logical argument from premises that are generally accepted. Where the source seeks to convince an audience of the truth of a premise by a claim of authority or by personal observation, observation of their circumstances may reduce the evidentiary weight of the claims, sometimes to zero[/quote][/quote]