[Sca-cooks] Starter went 'Pffft'
Daniel Myers
edouard at medievalcookery.com
Tue Nov 30 19:05:29 PST 2004
On Nov 30, 2004, at 9:06 PM, Chris Stanifer wrote:
> It isn't just Adamantius and Bear you are
>> arguing with, you see... it's American bread experts in general.
What follows is referred to as "Substantive Distractions" or "Argumenta
ad hominem" in an attempt to shift attention into an attack on an
opponent rather than over the issues of a debate.
> It's a few people 'who write about bread' in general. Other 'experts'
> agree with me.
> And, quite frankly, you ain't an expert.
Argumenta ad hominem (argument to the person) - an abusive
denunciation.
> Adamantius and I are in the process of finding some common ground on
> the subject (I think), and if he chooses to continue the debate, then
> I will do so. But with him..not you. You have resorted to personal
> attacks on me and my professional experience, both of which you know
> absolutely NOTHING about. When you can make a simple Bechamel sauce,
> then you can speak to me about cooking. Until then, I am through with
> you on this subject.
Argumenta ad crumenam (argument to the purse) - the implication of
the above sentences is that being a professional chef is a criterion of
correctness, and that therefore only professional chefs are capable of
having a valid opinion.
> Now, THAT was grandstanding.
>
> William de Grandfort
No, instead of "grandstanding", I believe that more appropriate terms
would be "rude", "childish", and "unchivalrous".
- Doc
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