Quote Originally Posted by ShlupQuack View Post
I didn't attack you; I implied that I have no reason to believe you know what you're talking about, while this is my specific area of study.
"Go read a book" gives the impression that you want to belittle my knowledge of the subject. What I have studied is of no relevance to this discussion, as it is a personal detail about me. Hence, ad hominem -- an appeal to the person, and not the point of the discussion.

I didn't say they weren't capable; I said they weren't at their reproductive peak, which was the argument for why it would be perfectly natural for a middle-aged man to find them attractive.
What do you mean by "reproductive peak"? Maybe I misunderstood you.

Setting that aside for a moment, let's consider something -- images of young girls are plastered all over the place. Whether they are selling common products / services, or blatant pornography, they have become a popular method of advertisement. Since advertisement naturally extends to consumer interest, what does this say about the general population? Either several men are naturally attracted to young girls, or there is an overwhelming instance of pedophilia.