Question

I have seen a wave of new users sign up on the DB. Most of them are great users and will continue to use the PokeBase well. Some examples I could name such as SuperTyphlosion.

But then I also realised that many of them (not ST and BF) have started to question answers like, where's your source man? The answerer will generally be a experienced user and will know what to do and what not.

To New Users: Not every single answer needs a source!
So if you're a new user, do what's right and don't tell people who know what they are doing to add a source.

BTW I am not targeting anybody in specific.

Comments

I mean you kind of want proof i know not all my answers include sources but i always have source ready if someone ask for it.

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Hah, Blue Flare, the duplicate account, you mean?

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lolwut Mew?

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Check the "Why were you banned?" Q.

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Flare is right. Not every single answer needs a source. A lot of new users say they everyone's answer needs a source which isn't true

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Totally totally true!
I started seeing this trend, a lot time ago, and wondered why people had to mention a source.

For informational purposes, links and sources are always useful so people can get even more information than provided by an answer, but not necessary for simple questions.

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This is getting ridiculous, I agree. Half the time people's 'source' is experience or logic; we don't need to dump a link every time we answer. And many people don't even know the real definition of it either. +1.

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I just realized... Flare said I use the DB well?! Wow... Thanks Flare! Sorry, at first I thought you were saying I was posting sources on too many of my answers. I almost had a heart attack! I felt dizzy and my heart was pumping crazy fast! Whew!

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You're welcome ST. And you are a great new User.

Answer 1

We don't need to have a source but I sure as hell like a source.
If they want a source for an answer to their question, just give them a source. Hardly any work and they can be sure that we know what we're talking about. How are new users to know who knows what's what on this site?
Answer without a source first if you want. If they ask you for one later, oblige.

Answer 2

Trachy is right, but I will also add that this is listed in the rules:

Do not mass-copy other pages directly: You can quote sections from other sites (start the line with a > character), but if possible write something in your own words. Also note that links to sources are not required, especially if it's a simple answer.