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Of links and sources?

Just curious about what SWeeps think. Whenever I post a pic, I post a source for it, or there's a reason why I didn't (even if it's just being lazy).

For example, if I post a screenshot of tweet, I also usually post a link to the tweet. I'm usually not vouching for the accuracy of what was said, as opposed to pointing out where it was said and asking for comments about it or giving my opinions about why it was said, what it means, etc.

But, when I see just screen shots or memes, I feel "cheated", without the context of where the the poster got it from or even what they think about it.


I get how arguing over sources is exhausting, but do other SWeeps appreciate context like I do?
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BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
I don’t post anything, just make comments. You’re in a group of people I trust so knowing you have credible information is enough for me. Personally I’m sick of the bullies on here that always question posters and demand tons of legally binding documents, then still just want to badger the OP
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@BackyardShaman All I'm trying to do is get people to be honest about their source. Somebody tells me that there's definitive proof that Joe Biden stole candy from a little kid, I'm going to ask for a link. And if that link is some biased piece of crap website like letsgobrandon.trump4evah.org (not a real site, I would hope) I'm going to ask for a less biased source. If that makes me a bully, so be it.
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
No Shadowfire you’re not a bully my comment wasn’t directed towards you at all, you’re calling out legitimate fakes. I think this reply did it for me, I’ve stopped posting now I’ll also stop commenting.@LordShadowfire
@BackyardShaman If you really feel like you need to stop commenting, do it, but I hope you won't.

Everyone here is armchair quarterbacking, posting hearsay, etc, and while I think the sources are helpful in figuring out context, none of us are likely "in the room."
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@BackyardShaman Hey, don't do that based on one comment.
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
@MistyCee 👍👍
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
@LordShadowfire 👍👍