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No, because then we are going off of what you believe to be a credible source and last I checked, you aren't infallible.
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Okay, let's have a discussion about what makes a source credible or not. What makes a source credible to you?
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A source that has reliable or at least proven evidence despite the person's take on the evidence. For example, CNN is a reliable source even though their take on certain things clouds their reporting abilities.
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What makes evidence reliable?
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Eleventh Doctor wrote:What makes evidence reliable?
Reliable sources, I would think.
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Okay so what is a reliable source? And you can't say having evidence that is reliable because that's circular reasoning.
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So here's a good standard. Look for accuracy, sources listed with the facts. Authority. Is the publisher reliable and qualified? Objectivity. Is anything biased? And is the topic covered in depth and complete?
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I think those are excellent criteria, I would say with objectivity that everyone is biased though so we should try and look for low levels of bias but it's hard to find something with no bias.

I'd also like to expand on is the publisher reliable and qualified. I think beyond just the author of the piece being reliable and qualified I think where they're being published is important too. If the author is just posting on a blog or on an site that doesn't have peer review of the content that brings the piece into question as well.
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How do I join? Anyways, what makes a publisher qualified and/or reliable is when the produce reports and various non-fiction books that match the facts that are known to be true and/or reliable.
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But how do they become known to be true and/or reliable?
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I would say that the process by which they do research and fact check is what makes them reliable. So a big part of reliability in journalism and science is peer review, basically you have people double check all the facts and information in an article. The problem with blogs and independently published works is there's no peer review.
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To answer Monty's question:
Agent.MontyWhittaker wrote:How do I join? Anyways, what makes a publisher qualified and/or reliable is when the produce reports and various non-fiction books that match the facts that are known to be true and/or reliable.
You start by debating. :yes: Entering the fold of the debate vampires happens naturally.
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May I join? I love reading this forum! Its one of my favorites! You guys are really smart and funny! XD
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If you wish to become a debate vampire then keep debating.
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I believe I have debated adequately and properly enough that I should be apart of this noble court.

What do you say, Good Eleventh Doctor?
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Tarol
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I think your lack of capitalization in your name show's immaturity and humility, both things Debate Vampires shy away from... so.... =/
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Not to be rude, but I did address the Good Doctor, not you Sir Ox
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I'm a troll. I can do whatever I want. :noway: And, since I complained about them, the mods let me be. *woot woot* \:D/
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*Requests permission from the Doctor to tie Isaiah up*
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Denied Blitz

Let it be know that jehoshaphat will henceforth be known as Sir Jehoshaphat Knight of the Order of Augustine
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