Poisoning the Well
Type: Informal — Relevance Also Known As: Preemptive ad hominem
Definition
Presenting negative information about someone before they speak to discredit them.
Form
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Examples
Example 1
Before I let my opponent speak, remember he was arrested last year.
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Why It Persuades
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How to Counter
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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.