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Template:Talkfact/doc

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Purpose

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This template can be used in talk pages to quickly ask an editor to back up their claims. It works basically the same way as {{citation needed}}, but does not add the talk page to any categories.

The template can help focus long, complicated discussions in which claims without evidence are raised. It serves as a brief reminder that does not add significantly to the length and complexity of the discussion. Addition of such a citation will encourage verification of the claim.

Usage

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Contraindications

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This template should probably not be used in smaller discussions.

This template should not be added to others' comments, but rather posted after them:

Elephants can fly with their big ears. — SillyUser 12:33, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
{{Talkfact}}! That was just in a cartoon, I'm pretty sure. — JustTheFacts 12:34, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

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