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To '''refer''' is to provide a link or connection to something else by way of argument. For instance, a reference to a well-known theorem in a mathematics proof, or to a well-known troll in a [[User page]] | To '''refer''' is to provide a link or connection to something else by way of argument. For instance, a reference to a well-known theorem in a mathematics proof, or to a well-known troll in a [[User page]]". Such references are usually "loaded" with meaning. | ||
To refer is to deliberately neither [[infer]] nor [[defer]]: by referring to some other set of claims, one is NOT deferring to their authority but inviting comment and debate. One is also NOT justifying the internal logic of any of [[the other]]'s argument, simply stating that the argument exists in that form. | To refer is to deliberately neither [[infer]] nor [[defer]]: by referring to some other set of claims, one is NOT deferring to their authority but inviting comment and debate. One is also NOT justifying the internal logic of any of [[the other]]'s argument, simply stating that the argument exists in that form. | ||
[[Naming convention]]s are the most basic questions in reference and identity. | [[Naming convention]]s are the most basic questions in reference and identity. | ||