I agree with your conclusion. Defending against the Dark Arts used by ‘my side’ is far more important than defending against the Dark Arts of the enemy. The Dark Side is already good at rejecting the enemies fallacies anyway.
Nor do I accept the defense that it was not specifically posted with the conclusion “Therefore, ignore Crowley’s views on yoga.” Merely placing it directly below an article on enlightenment from India is a declaration of war and a hijack attempt on the train of thought. Saying “I hear people of African descent have a higher violent crime rate” is not a neutral act when spoken right before a job interview with a black person.
Another good point, and relevant even if the five fallacies weren’t involved. Placing sound rational arguments in contexts where they can manipulate thinking away from rational thinking is one of the most sinister dark tactics. War!
I agree with your conclusion. Defending against the Dark Arts used by ‘my side’ is far more important than defending against the Dark Arts of the enemy. The Dark Side is already good at rejecting the enemies fallacies anyway.
Another good point, and relevant even if the five fallacies weren’t involved. Placing sound rational arguments in contexts where they can manipulate thinking away from rational thinking is one of the most sinister dark tactics. War!