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To get sources, I highlighted the sentence, right-clicked and chose Search Google for...
by fargolime 12y ago
To get sources, I highlighted the sentence, right-clicked and chose Search Google for...
- taylorwc 12y agoIs it wrong to ask someone that makes an assertion to provide a source or evidence? I don't think I asked in an offensive way.
- zorpner 12y agoAs a component of discourse, asking for a source during an online discussion implies that such a source is not trivial to find, and thus calls into question the assertion for which a source is being asked for. Prepending your inquiry with "Really?" also contributed to that note of incredulity. Particularly in a case where a source or citation is extremely easy to find, asking for one comes off as less of an honest inquiry and more of a rhetorical device designed to discredit the person making the assertion, regardless of intent.
- aros 12y agoDon't make claims unless you're prepared to provide the source. It's not anyone's responsibility but your own should you put forth said claim.
- mikeash 12y agoIt can disrupt conversation to ask for a source when you could find it yourself in less time than it takes to ask. This is especially true when phrased in a curt manner that implies you already doubt the claim.
- shit_parade 12y agoI think a modicum of effort instead of wasting everyone's time with what is a well known fact would be polite.
- fargolime 12y agoThanks downvoters! One of the sources listed above is the first link Google showed. It really does work.
- DanBC 12y ago"Just fucking google it" will always get you downvotes no matter how you phrase it. Downvote people asking for sources if you think they're being lazy.