mapman
"What is a logical fallacy about appealing to Authority?
If the authority is in fact experts, as it would seem in this case, then the deduction in fact has a greater chance of being true."
It might be true but it also might not be true. That’s the point. Pointing to one’s credentials doesn’t automatically win arguments. If two experts disagree how do you decide who is right? Do you really think all experts in a given field, say electronics design, agree with each other on every issue? That’s not logical, Captain. Not to mention it’s almost certainly true that many electronics designers are actually even not aware of the directionality of wire controversy or aftermarket fuses or arrows on (unshielded) interconnects.
mapman
"Gk you either have a lot of cohunes or are just oblivious."
Is this going to be like a multiple choice?
mapman
"You are the king of logical fallacies."
Really? How so, Stringbean? Not saying I don’t like being called king. But I am king of logical fallacies and king of logical truths.
mapman
"Its a logical fallacy for you to accuse that of some of the most credible folks around. Clearly the only authority in your world is you. And you appeal to yourself everyday."
Credibility is subjective, grasshopper. If you accept what some folks say without question I say, good for you!