[Wikipedia-l] references, admin request

[Fred Bauder]

Regarding references:

Just a good idea to make a habit of listing references. It has the added
value of providing additional recourses to our readers regardless of the
established quality of the information.

Fred

> From: "Matt M." <matt_mcl at sympatico.ca>
> Reply-To: wikipedia-l at wikipedia.org
> Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2003 11:46:34 -0400
> To: <wikipedia-l at wikipedia.org>
> Subject: [Wikipedia-l] references, admin request
> 
> Regarding references: I generally only list multiple references when dealing
> with a highly contentious issue. It's a habit developed on the Straight Dope
> Message Board where the word "Cite?" can strike fear into the heart of any
> polemicist. As for articles that are largely factually based (geography, for
> example) I don't usually see the need, unless, at the outside, I'm exposing
> some rare and little-known fact. Basically, any fact that someone would be
> highly inclined to question is a fact I'm gonna put a citation for.
> 
> Also, Mav suggested that I apply for Admin status, so I'll do that now.
> Would someone also please explain what responsibilities come with this?
> 
> Matt McLauchlin (Montrealais)
> Montreal, Quebec
> 
> 
> 
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