The Ad hominem, a means of invective where when used in unkind method one may degrade another. Degrading: causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating
---In [email protected], <richard@...> wrote : Ad hominem: the second to last resort of someone who is losing a debate and is unable to respond with legitimacy. The last resort (most difficult for the ego) is to consider that he or she might be wrong. ---In [email protected], <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote : Slur: an insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation.
