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Quite often, people start threads by making a statement they present as fact.
Predictably (and justifiably), people call them out, and ask for a source. Sometimes the OP provides one, but often they don't.
I suggest a new rule requiring sources/links that support a statement made by an OP, or anyone countering their statement (presuming they aren't obviously expressing an opinion)
This is a far more meaningful and important requirement for a debate forum, than to ding someone for neglecting to include a quote from a linked article in the breaking news forum.
Predictably (and justifiably), people call them out, and ask for a source. Sometimes the OP provides one, but often they don't.
I suggest a new rule requiring sources/links that support a statement made by an OP, or anyone countering their statement (presuming they aren't obviously expressing an opinion)
This is a far more meaningful and important requirement for a debate forum, than to ding someone for neglecting to include a quote from a linked article in the breaking news forum.