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They usually indicate a person or group is losing the debate
A '''personal attack''' is an insult directed at a specific person. The term personal attack is usually used to describe an irrelevant personal attack, i.e. an attack directed at one person but used against a group to which they belong. Another example of a personal attack would be an [[ad hominem]] attack.
A '''personal attack''' is an insult directed at a specific person. The term personal attack is usually used to describe an irrelevant personal attack, i.e. an attack directed at one person but used against a group to which they belong. Another example of a personal attack would be an [[ad hominem]] attack.
:"Personal attacks are difficult and shouldn't occur in a debate in a civilized society. ... They usually indicate a person or group is losing the debate."<ref> [http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/global-warming020507.htm Global Warming: The Cold, Hard Facts?] Timothy Ball - February 5, 2007</ref>
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