Originally posted by Hortlund
What I was objecting to was the source. If someone says something, and gives "MSNBC" as a source, how do I proceed if I want to check that up?
Exactly, I would have no problem with by last example.
"udet: Here's a Coulter quote "People like you caused us to lose that war."
Hortland: I don't believe that's a quote.
udet: It comes MSNBC.
Hortland: I think that's not a valid reference because it's to generic."
But I would if the exchange went like this.
udet: Here's a Coulter quote "People like you caused us to lose that war."
Hortland: I don't believe that's a quote.
udet: It comes MSNBC.
Hortland: I don't believe that's a valid reference.
The last response doesn't give any sort of explanation as to why the reference isn't valid.