On 3/2/06, The Cunctator cunctator@gmail.com wrote:
I think, as a guideline (rather than Official Policy), we should indicate what recommended options are for editors:
- When making contributions, provide a reference.
- If you see information that you believe needs a reference, your
options include: a) Finding one (best) b) Failing that, either:
- Tagging with {{citation needed}}
- Moving unreferenced material to talk page with note asking for reference
- Asking editor who contributed material to provide a reference
- Removing the information
I would be tempted to express it as an ascending scale of doubt over accuracy, neutrality etc: 1 (least doubt): leave it 2 Ask for reference on talk page 3 Tag with {{citation needed}} 4 Remove to talk page 5 (certain that it's rubbish) Remove totally
Step 5 would be reserved effectively for vandalism
Steve