[0x1062]

You're challenging someone with 15 years experience studying this particular gene... by quoting Wikipedia?

[marliechiller]

That someone has skin in the game and a reason to manipulate other peoples understanding for his own gain though. Not saying he is, but I dont think the original comment was unjustified

[SubiculumCode]

You acting like posters on HN don't have skin in the game as they try to appear smart in front of their peers.

[nindalf]

“Do your own research”

[jdthedisciple]

Ah the classic appeal-to-authority-fallacy ...

https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/appeal-to-authority

[dorkwood]

From the link you posted:

> It's important to note that this fallacy should not be used to dismiss the claims of experts, or scientific consensus. Appeals to authority are not valid arguments, but nor is it reasonable to disregard the claims of experts who have a demonstrated depth of knowledge unless one has a similar level of understanding and/or access to empirical evidence.

[branko_d]

I think it's important to distinguish the authority of expertise from the authority of power.

[junon]

This isn't an appeal to authority, though. Also note there's a fallacy on there about using fallacies to discredit someone.