Is there a specific term for the phenomena where people arguing online substitute "I disagree with your opinion" with "Your opinion is proof that you are severely mentally ill", "Your opinion is similar to fiction, which means you have the brain of a child", or "Your opinion is proof that you are a paid foreign agent"?
I know it's just generally part of being an anonymous online asshole who doesn't care about what's true or having values, only dunking on someone using some easily accessible thought terminating cliche, but surely there's a specific term for this.
I know it's just generally part of being an anonymous online asshole who doesn't care about what's true or having values, only dunking on someone using some easily accessible thought terminating cliche, but surely there's a specific term for this.