Wikipedia:Source counting

This is an WP:SOURCECOUNTING

Source counting is the dubious practice of listing or simply enumerating sources that contain a certain term or phrase to bolster one's argument. The practice is often the last refuge of editors who are themselves not effective researchers and instead would like to replace poorly executed

being considered.

Unfortunately, such source counters are difficult to engage in discussion as they tend to insist that the only possible counter to their

of editors.

The best thing to do when encountering source counters is to point them to this essay and tell them to stop. If they refuse,

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Good luck,

. Keep a cool head and don't let the source counters get you down!