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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>To '''infer''' is to draw a conclusion based on some inputs, the information given (alone). To '''imply''' is to provide the '''inference''' itself so that one of the pieces of information given is the inference - in which case one either [[defer]]s to the judgement of the information provider, e.g. [[GFDL corpus access provider]], or challenges it, demanding [[attribution]] or some other [[refer]]ence. To infer is NOT to defer, and it is NOT to refer, but rather, to claim that information given implies the conclusion without any further deference or reference.<br />
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When this is done in an [[unequal power relationship]] (see [[troll-sysop struggle]]) it is necessarily abusive and the ultimate results, expressed inferences and assumed implications, will reflect [[systemic bias]], e.g. clearer and more visible justifications of power grabs by the most empowered groups, obscured or [[ad hominem delete|deleted]] justifications by those less empowered. The least empowered are simply removed without comment, and the inference may clearly be drawn that they are "[[the other]]" - unknown and unwanted intruders.</div>142.177.103.156