A
logical fallacy where something is claimed
true or
false because
everyone says so, or because the
upper class in the
field says so. Also known as
Appeal to Emotion, since
emotional appeals are usually used.
Example: "Don't vote for a third party candidate, everybody knows they can't win."
To prove it false, show that everyone may be wrong. The Earth is Flat analogy is useful, as is "If everyone jumped off a bridge...".