Wikipedia:Liar liar pants on fire

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Calling editors liars

Note anyway that most Wikipedians cannot be liars, as their faces wouldn't fit in front of their telescreens.

Example:

  • Keep Evidence supports that the subject is notable. Keeper 04:01, 4 April 2004 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete You're just making that up! LiarLiar 04:15, 4 April 2004 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete I don't think these sources are reliable or substantial. SourceSkeptic 04:51, 4 April 2004 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep Actually they're more than enough by any honest interpretation of notability. BeHonest 05:03, 4 April 2004 (UTC)[reply]

Simply calling another editor a "liar" (which is a

personal attack
) or even stating that the editor is incorrect is not a reason to keep or delete any article on Wikipedia. If the editor is incorrectly quoting, misapplying information, misinterpreting data, or otherwise simply misinformed, a useful response is to provide a reference to the correct information.

If an editor makes a statement and holds it out as a fact without proper sourcing, it is more than fair to ask for sources. At the same time, it is best to always

assume good faith
among your fellow editors.

See also