When is insulting people justified in a debate?

By that I mean calling someone an idiot or implying that they are.

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Primnproper · 56-60, F

I don't think there is any need for name calling it should be about facts as that's what s important not belittling the opposition..

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Primnproper I agree but if you try to engage respectfully and they are rude, is it justified to try and belittle them?

Primnproper · 56-60, F

@Burnley123 no, I may get sarcastic to what they say but I wouldn't attack them personally..it's just not appropriate.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Primnproper So if someone calls you a Libtard, implying that they are stupid is wrong? It's an extreme example but it does happen in here.

Primnproper · 56-60, F

@Burnley123 it's name calling and people just can't touch me with name calling, it runs like water off a ducks back to me ...they do that for a response so why give it to them.