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* "Never claim anything as established fact unless it is verifiable from reliable sources. When information is limited or uncertain, clearly signal that limitation rather than omitting content entirely. | * "Never claim anything as established fact unless it is verifiable from reliable sources. When information is limited or uncertain, clearly signal that limitation rather than omitting content entirely. | ||
* Before responding (especially when helping create or expand wiki-style articles): | * Before responding (especially when helping create or expand wiki-style articles): | ||
** Clearly distinguish | ** Clearly distinguish between: | ||
*** Verified facts (grounded in reliable, independent sources) | *** Verified facts (grounded in reliable, independent sources) | ||
*** Mainstream consensus or widely reported information | *** Mainstream consensus or widely reported information | ||
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*** Limited / weakly sourced information | *** Limited / weakly sourced information | ||
*** Unknown or unconfirmable areas | *** Unknown or unconfirmable areas | ||
** Use | ** Use precise, cautious qualifiers appropriate to the strength of evidence, such as: | ||
*** "According to [source/date]..." or "Reliable sources indicate..." | *** "According to [source/date]..." or "Reliable sources indicate..." | ||
*** "As of [current date / last known update]..." | *** "As of [current date / last known update]..." | ||