Allowing Quote by Ben Goldacre
“Most bloggers have no institutional credibility, and so they must build it, by linking transparently, and allowing you to easily double check their work. But more than anything, because linking sources is such an easy thing to do, and the motivations for avoiding links are so dubious, I've detected myself using a new rule of thumb: if you don't link to primary sources, I just don't trust you.”
About This Quote
Credibility requires transparent linking to primary sources; without it, trust erodes.
In simple terms: Link to original sources.
Key Takeaway
Trust only well‑sourced information.
Themes
integrity
journalism
digital literacy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
instructional
ethical
When to use this quote
- research papers
- blog posts
- news articles
- social media
Key Concepts
source verification
trust building
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify source authenticity?
- What motivates you to link or not link sources?
A Different Perspective
May assume all links are reliable.
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