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I think you misunderstand OP. The purpose of citations is to prove facts. The argument made based on those facts does not need a citation. Much of the time it
by adfgadfgaery 5y ago
I think you misunderstand OP. The purpose of citations is to prove facts. The argument made based on those facts does not need a citation.
Much of the time it isn't fair to ask for citations even for specific facts, but that's a separate problem.
- nextaccountic 5y ago> I think you misunderstand OP. The purpose of citations is to prove facts. Those cases are covered by b) But the person you're replying to pointed out other, non-adversarial reasons to ask for citations (which depending on the tone of the question, may be misinterpreted)