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< | {{Fix|text=public source needed|cat=[[Category:Articles needing public sources]]}}<noinclude>{{Usage|1=This is an inline template used to identify questionable claims that lack a citation to a reliable ''public'' source. When used, the page displays "public source needed" in superscript next to the sentence. The format for using this template is as follows:<br /> | ||
'''<pre>Private audio chats leaked on PVCC revealed that Chris dug up Patti's grave on November 31, 2010.{{PublicSource}}</pre>''' | |||
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The idea here is not just to provide a citation for information, but also to ensure that everyone can actually see it. It doesn't do any good to cite a moderated forum that only registered members can read. And any asshole can say they called Chris on the phone and found out something juicy about him. Unless the phone call is published on the internet where we can ''all'' see it, it's hearsay at best. | |||
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{{Delete|[[Help talk:A Quick Guide to CWCki#Repealing the "Cite only publicly available media" rule|the rule on public sources was repealed]]}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 6 October 2021
Usage
These usage notes will not be included in articles bearing this template.
This is an inline template used to identify questionable claims that lack a citation to a reliable public source. When used, the page displays "public source needed" in superscript next to the sentence. The format for using this template is as follows:
Private audio chats leaked on PVCC revealed that Chris dug up Patti's grave on November 31, 2010.{{PublicSource}}- Displays:Private audio chats leaked on PVCC revealed that Chris dug up Patti's grave on November 31, 2010.[public source needed]
The idea here is not just to provide a citation for information, but also to ensure that everyone can actually see it. It doesn't do any good to cite a moderated forum that only registered members can read. And any asshole can say they called Chris on the phone and found out something juicy about him. Unless the phone call is published on the internet where we can all see it, it's hearsay at best.
This page is up for deletion, because the rule on public sources was repealed.
Every ounce of it will be shot to the moon unless a convincing case for its preservation is made on its talk page.