Style Over Substance

Type: Informal — Style Also Known As: Tone policing, presentation fallacy


Definition

Dismissing an argument based on how it’s presented rather than its content.


Form

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Examples

Example 1

You sounded angry when you said that, so I won’t consider your point.

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Why It Persuades

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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.