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“Reliable Sources: The Story of David Gerard” by TracingWoodgrains
Jul 11, 2024
David Gerard, a long-standing critic of rationalist and EA communities, discusses his standards for reliable sources, his involvement with LessWrong and Effective Altruism, conflicts within online communities, and his contentious actions on Wikipedia, leading to bans from editing certain articles.
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- David Gerard rigorously upholds source reliability on Wikipedia, shaping article content with discretion.
- Gerard's editing tactics spark debates and controversies within the Wikipedia community, advocating for meticulous evaluation of source credibility.
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David Gerrard: The Wikipedia Administrator
David Gerrard, a long-time Wikipedia administrator, is deeply dedicated to upholding the integrity of sources on the platform. With relentless commitment, he scrutinizes and edits content leveraging his intricate understanding of Wikipedia's policies. Gerrard meticulously distinguishes between reliable and unreliable sources, ensuring only accurate and verifiable information is presented to readers.
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