[WikiEN-l] Reliable sources— some of these babies are ugly

[Risker]

On 15 May 2010 21:40, Gregory Maxwell <gmaxwell at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 9:28 PM, stevertigo <stvrtg at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Emily Monroe <bluecaliocean at me.com> wrote:
> >> I think Charles was saying that admins aren't always good at dealing
> >> with the public.
> >
> > Well it's journalistically improper to use admins as sources. At the
> > very least they would have to find an official cabal member.
>
>
> Can someone point me to the admins as sources bit?
>
> On IRC earlier today User:Ottava_Rima appeared to be claiming to be
> their source, though I could have been completely misunderstanding
> him.
>
>
There were quotes from Foundation-L in the article, which is, I believe,
what Charles was referring to.  It's time to recognise that anyone,
including reporters, can read those mailing lists; one doesn't even have to
subscribe for some of them, I believe.  So it is advisable that people think
carefully about what they are saying, and to be aware that the audience is
not limited to people who are active participants in the various
communities.

Risker