what kind of fallacy is this 'it takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, you seem like someone that cares.
Which one of these fallacies applies to this example?
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/fallacies.html
The fallacy in the statement you provided is known as a "flattery fallacy" or "appeal to flattery." This fallacy occurs when someone tries to win over or persuade others by using flattery or compliments, rather than providing valid reasoning or evidence.
To identify this fallacy, follow these steps:
1. Identify whether the statement contains flattery or compliments, as seen in the phrase "someone with a really big heart" and "you seem like someone that cares." The objective is to appeal to the recipient's ego or self-image.
2. Determine if the flattery or compliments are used as a means of persuasion or as a substitute for valid reasoning or evidence. In this case, the flattery is used to persuade the person to donate to the charity without presenting any logical or evidential reasons.
By recognizing this fallacy, you can be more critical of statements that attempt to sway your opinion solely through flattery, rather than providing substantive justification or evidence for their claims.