El C wrote:
Indeed, there is no reason to have a purely intellectual impass, whereby one side consistently refuses to cite their sources, turn into a 'personal' dispute. I realize that, in a certain sense, when one fails to provide references after being requested to do so, might be counted as a form of misconduct; but that's really a stretch since it can take place with all due civility. Of course, when dragged for too long, the exchanges almost invariably turn uncivil, which, I think, Steve is alluding to as something that can, and should be, avoided.
Fine analysis.
There is no need for such needless, eliptical stress, on the article and those editing it if the content policies (providing verifiable sources when requested to do so) are adhered to, as a matter of principle, not merely loose convention.
So there is a policy to provide sources when requested? Then enforce it.
*greetings* elian