The difference between authentic and appropriated is a big part of the whole name-dropping and ostentation game. I suppose that appearances are also contrived to a sickening degree on Facebook, etc.
Scammers prey on the gullible. You want to believe in them. They play to your own desires.
You are one sharp as shit chick. I have to say that. Probably was a warrior or a ruler of some sort in another lifetime.
Power on up, Ms. Christian, it's the era of the female starting now!
Thank you @yombo! And I definitely agree, someone who contrives their connections is probably going to be more ostentatious about it in general - because it's the slick appearance that ultimately matters. Authentic connections don't have to survive on mere surface.