> The statistic was not fabricated. You would have to be especially ignorant of internet and specifically HN culture to truly think so.
It's fabricated until you provide a credible source. Even if you provide a source, my criticism of your statistic would still not be "ad hominem".
> The ad hominem was in accusing me of someone trying to dig themselves out a hole
That was never my argument, you pivoted the conversation to my motives, and I told you that I enjoyed watching people try to dig themselves out of holes.
> because you can't accept being wrong. It's the only reason you're still replying.
It's fabricated until you provide a credible source. Even if you provide a source, my criticism of your statistic would still not be "ad hominem".
> The ad hominem was in accusing me of someone trying to dig themselves out a hole
That was never my argument, you pivoted the conversation to my motives, and I told you that I enjoyed watching people try to dig themselves out of holes.
> because you can't accept being wrong. It's the only reason you're still replying.
More ad hominem. It seems to be all you have. :)