"shit-for-brains" kinda discredits any and all arguments though doesn't it?

Even if it’s not an attack of their argument, and is stated simply as a fact, a personal attack does still work to discredit the opponent to any audience, and can therefore be considered a fallacious ad hominem tactic.

It’s basically poisoning the well. Even though you’re not explicitly saying it, the audience will infer that someone who can justifiably be described as “shit for brains” should not be trusted on the relevant topic. Even someone profoundly stupid can be right, and even someone incredibly intelligent can be wrong.

That being said, even if someone has been viciously personally attacked, if the attacker has otherwise proved their argument wrong, that’s what truly matters. It does definitely make me think less of someone if they constantly personally attack their opponent, though.

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"strawman"

does not eleborate further, thinks they won, leaves

why doesn't the guy on the right have any ears

It's hard to take any of your posts seriously when all you do is twerk, eat hot chips and steal crow pictures.

I stand forever enlightened

I feel this argument applies in many situations