Arguments people should stop making

[quote=“Jay313, post:27, topic:40605”]
An example in the Wigner thread …

Hi Jay,

I think I am being mocked, which, strictly speaking, is an ad hominem. As such, it probably does not meet the high standards of civility required on this forum.

You are probably a very fine fellow, and it would be nice to know you better. But presently I don’t. My loss, no doubt.

As a rule, I try to examine and address an argument within the strict confines of context, rather than generically. But that approach seems to be at odds with the title of this thread. Oh well, carry on! And I will move on.