Racket wrote:
Flagpole wrote:
You really have no authority to comment on it unless you read it. You shouldn't even rely on my comments on it even though they are correct.
There are at least 3 fallacies committed here : a likely argument from authority, an ad hominem ( see specifically Courtier's Reply), and an appeal to accomplishment (a rather common genetic fallacy). The three are closely related.
I'd also say you're guilty of poisoning the well here.
Flagpole may be a self righteous blowhard, but having some familiarity with the report does seem relevant.