• UFO@programming.dev
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      1 year ago

      Ok.

      To assume the truth of something only based on profession or historical accomplishments is an appeal to authority fallacy.

      Done.

      “He’s a journalist!” So?

      “He once exposed this great story!” So?

      Neither are actual arguments of the truth of current statements.

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        1 year ago

        if you think he’s not a journalist it’s on you to provide a reason. he investigates and publishes news stories. he’s a journalist.

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        1 year ago

        To assume the truth of something only based on profession or historical accomplishments is an appeal to authority fallacy.

        that’s not what’s happening here. i didn’t say it’s not true. i said he’s a journalist. if you can disprove what he said, you should.