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Proposal:Solutions for citations and unsure facts

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Summary

A proposed solution to unsure facts that are typed, or required citations absent


Proposal

Set up a 'citation and fact confirmation board' which is dedicated to immediately resolving the 'citation required' phrase in the Wikipedia articles, and confirming all major, unsure facts posted or quotes quoted.


Motivation

Many articles contain the 'citation required' remark and it makes the whole article seem like something that cannot be trusted.


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