However, by tweeting it and referencing the tweet, you have created a breadcrumb trail for someone who wants to investigate further. Providing sources isn't jus

However, by tweeting it and referencing the tweet, you have created a breadcrumb trail for someone who wants to investigate further. Providing sources isn't just for 'factual proof', it's also for investigation - if someone is interested in a topic, they can go to referenced sources. It's the whole point of references in academic papers: "To know more, start here".