Fair call, Tony M.
At best ad hominem contributes nothing to a discussion. At worst it is an indication of running out of argument or, as you say, an admittance of an indefensible position.
These are harsh judgments.
I suspect that ad hominem has a close companion though.
To recognize, and point out, ad hominem in those you generally disagree with and ignore it in those you generally agree with and particularly yourself, is hypocrisy.
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