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It simplifies an argument to make it easier to attack.
It undermines an argument by attacking the opponent's character.
It responds to criticism by redirecting it back at the accuser.
It assumes a claim is false due to poor argumentation.
Difficulty in understanding leads to dismissing a claim as false.
It suggests that allowing one event will lead to extreme consequences.
It misapplies probability to independent events.
It presents only two options, ignoring other possibilities.
It incorrectly assumes causation from correlation.
It incorrectly applies properties of parts to the whole or vice versa.
It relies on personal experience instead of solid evidence.
It assumes the truth lies between two opposing arguments.
It validates a claim based on its popularity.
It assumes a claim is true because an authority supports it.
It argues that something is valid simply because it is 'natural.'
It uses emotional responses instead of logical arguments.
It dismisses criticisms by redefining a group to exclude counterexamples.
It evaluates something based on its origin rather than its merit.
It presents a circular argument where the conclusion is assumed.
It contains a presumption that makes it difficult to answer.
It shifts the responsibility of proof away from the claimant.
It uses unclear language to mislead or confuse.
It claims a middle ground must be the truth between extremes.
It creates exceptions to rules when claims are challenged.