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“Argumentum ad populum” is the tendency to agree/disagree on something based on peer pressure.

Don't get fooled by it. Make up your own opinion instead of getting washed away by the crowd.

*“Argumentum ad populum”* is the tendency to agree/disagree on something based on peer pressure. Don't get fooled by it. Make up your own opinion instead of getting washed away by the crowd.

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Is there a general consensus that this opinion is correct?

It is not an opinion but a logical fallacy.

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That was meant to be a joke. :)

Edit: but anyway if it's a logical fallacy you should try to correct your thinking

[–] • 1 pt

Indeed.

The majority is not necessarily always correct.

[–] • 2 pts

Moreover, if you try to say you're right because more people agree with you, you're being obnoxious.