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Time for a clear consensus on Wookieepedia
Like all Wikis (and indeed fansites and blogs), if someone cites wookieepedia as if it's a primary source, you should feel free to use the comments and, if needs be, the downvote button to express ...
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What exactly is the standing of information from Memory Alpha?
Memory Alpha is not always correct.
For instance, see this question that I asked:
What's the deal with "marshmelons"?
Read @N_Soong's answer first and then @Richard's. (In case @...
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Quoting personal insider knowledge of production for an answer
The very short answer is yes, it's perfectly acceptable to claim to have personal or insider knowledge, although you may wish to cast your upvotes and downvotes according to how credible you consider ...
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Is there any reliable source for Harry Potter other than the books and interviews?
One of the main issues that Potter fans face is precisely what and how you define Harry Potter "canon". In short, there have been precious few announcements by Rowling herself (or the various ...
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Quoting personal insider knowledge of production for an answer
Is it allowed?
Yes. There is no requirement that answers be backed up by verifiable sources, quotations, or anything else. Answers that are impossible to understand, do not even address the question, ...
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What exactly is the standing of information from Memory Alpha?
Theoretically, Memory Alpha is a Wikia, meaning anyone can write anything random there. Therefore, mere wording from MA should not be used as canon source, especially specific nuances of wording (...
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Is there any reliable source for Harry Potter other than the books and interviews?
I've found that there are two main things which seem to be frowned upon citing in answers:
Citing a source which isn't generally accepted here as canon.
Citing a secondary source
Accepted canon
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Time for a clear consensus on Wookieepedia
1. The question asker decides what sources are acceptable
The user asking the question can specify whether they're looking for concrete evidence for something.
If the asker doesn't make any ...
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Time for a clear consensus on Wookieepedia
No* wiki sources should *ever* be considered as a primary source.
This includes things like Wikipedia, Wookieepedia, HP Wikia, Buffy Wikia, Marvel Cinematic Wikia, and IMDB.
Talk to any educator, ...
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What exactly is the standing of information from Memory Alpha?
From my experience currently the mods of memory alpha are not letting bad info up on the wiki. Most of the info on Memory alpha also contains references to specific episodes, and interviews, so the ...
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Is there any reliable source for Harry Potter other than the books and interviews?
The Harry Potter movies are complete garbage. Anyone caught citing them in an answer would be burned at the stake.
This is a simplification. I would divide the Harry Potter franchise into these ...
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Is there any reliable source for Harry Potter other than the books and interviews?
Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter on en.Wikibooks is generally reliable.
This is a secondary source, that is, it shouldn't create new canon, but only summarizes reference information from the existing ...
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