Name-dropping
Name-dropping (or name-checking) is the practice of naming or alluding to important people and institutions within a conversation, story, song, online identity, or other communication. The term often connotes an attempt to impress others; it is usually regarded negatively, and under certain circumstances may constitute a breach of professional ethics. When used as part of a logical argument it can be an example of the false authority fallacy.
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online identity
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professional ethics
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argument
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false authority
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fallacy
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