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Perennial sources
Source Status
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Discussions Uses
List Last Summary
PanAm Post Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2023

2023

There is consensus that the PanAm Post is generally unreliable for factual reporting. Most editors consider the publication biased or opinionated. Some editors note that the PanAm Post is used by other sources that are reliable and only believe that its opinion section should be avoided. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Patheos
WP:PATHEOS 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2022

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2022

Patheos is a website that hosts a collection of blogs. These blogs receive little editorial oversight and should be treated as self-published sources. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
La Patilla No consensus Request for comment 2023

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2023

La Patilla is considered marginally reliable as a news source covering Venezuela, with several additional considerations. Aggregated content should not be used at all. Avoid referencing articles on La Patilla that themselves reference unreliable sources, as editors have concerns about editorial oversight in such cases. Editors note a clear political bias, be extremely cautious in referencing coverage of politics. Some editors note that the bias may also affect choice of topics. Avoid use in contentious topics, e.g. COVID-19. Avoid for controversial WP:BLP claims. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Peerage websites (self-published) Deprecated Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2020

12[a] RevertList request 2020 Edit filter change 2020 Edit filter change 2020

2020

Two RfCs found consensus that certain self-published peerage websites are not reliable for genealogical information and should be deprecated. See § Self-published peerage websites for the full list. List
People Generally reliable Request for comment 2013

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2022

There is consensus that People magazine can be a reliable source in biographies of living persons, but the magazine should not be used for contentious claims unless supplemented with a stronger source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
People Make Games Generally reliable Request for comment 2023

2023

There is consensus that People Make Games is generally reliable for the topic of video games, although care should be taken if using the source for WP:BLP-related information due to concerns that they have no clear editorial policy, and they are a WP:EXPERTSPS.
Pew Research Center Generally reliable 1 2 Stale discussions

2012

There is consensus that the Pew Research Center is generally reliable.
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PinkNews
WP:PINKNEWS 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2020

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2024

There is rough consensus that PinkNews is generally reliable for factual reporting, but additional considerations may apply and caution should be used. Most of those who commented on PinkNews' reliability for statements about a person's sexuality said that such claims had to be based on direct quotes from the subject. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Playboy Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stale discussions

2015

There is consensus that Playboy is generally reliable. Editors note the publication's reputation for high-quality interviews and fact-checking. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
An Phoblacht Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

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2020

There is consensus that An Phoblacht is generally unreliable for news reporting, as it is a publication of Sinn Féin. Under the conditions of WP:ABOUTSELF, An Phoblacht is usable for attributed statements from Sinn Féin and some editors believe that the publication may also be used for attributed statements from the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Points Guy (news and reviews) (TPG) Blacklisted No consensus Spam blacklist request 2018 Request for comment 2019

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2019

There is no consensus on the reliability of news articles and reviews on The Points Guy. The Points Guy has advertising relationships with credit card and travel companies, and content involving these companies should be avoided as sources. The Points Guy is currently on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. See also: The Points Guy (sponsored content). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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The Points Guy (sponsored content) (TPG) Blacklisted Generally unreliable Spam blacklist request 2018 Request for comment 2019

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2019

There is consensus that sponsored content on The Points Guy, including content involving credit cards, should not be used as sources. The Points Guy has advertising relationships with credit card and travel companies, receiving compensation from readers signing up for credit cards via the website's links. The Points Guy is currently on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. See also: The Points Guy (news and reviews). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Politico Generally reliable Request for comment 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6

2021

Politico is considered generally reliable for American politics. A small number of editors say that Politico is a biased source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
PolitiFact (PunditFact) Generally reliable Request for comment 2016 Request for comment 2019 Stale discussions

2019

PolitiFact is a reliable source for reporting the veracity of statements made by political candidates. PolitiFact is a reliable source for reporting the percentage of false statements made by a political candidate (of the statements checked by PolitiFact), provided that attribution is given, as a primary source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Polygon Generally reliable 1 2

2020

Polygon is considered generally reliable for video games and pop culture related topics. See also: The Verge, Vox, New York 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Post Millennial
WP:POSTMIL 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

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2020

There is consensus that The Post Millennial is generally unreliable. Editors have noted multiple instances of inaccurate reporting, and consider the publication to be strongly biased. See also: Human Events. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Preprints


WP:RSNPREPRINTS 📌
WP:ARXIV 📌
WP:BIORXIV 📌
WP:MEDRXIV 📌

Generally unreliable 10+[b]

2015

Preprint repositories, like arXiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv, PeerJ Preprints, Preprints.org, and SSRN contain papers that have undergone moderation, but not necessarily peer review. There is consensus that preprints are self-published sources, and are generally unreliable with the exception of papers authored by established subject-matter experts. Verify whether a preprint paper has been published in a peer-reviewed academic journal; in these cases, cite the more reliable journal and provide an open access link to the paper (which may be hosted on the preprint repository). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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PR Newswire
WP:PRNEWSWIRE 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5

2019

There is consensus that PR Newswire is generally unreliable, as press releases published on the site are not subject to editorial oversight. Some articles may be used for uncontroversial claims about the article's author. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Press TV
WP:PRESSTV 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2021

RevertList request 2021 Edit filter change 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2021

In the 2020 RfC, editors found a clear consensus to deprecate Press TV, owing to its status as an Iranian government propaganda outlet that publishes disinformation, conspiracy theories, antisemitic content including Holocaust denial,[1] and a host of other problematic content.
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Pride.com No consensus Request for comment 2020

2020

There is consensus that Pride.com is marginally reliable and that its articles should be evaluated for reliability on a case-by-case basis. Editors consider Pride.com comparable to BuzzFeed in its presentation. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Project Veritas (James O'Keefe, O'Keefe Media Group)
WP:VERITAS 📌
Blacklisted Deprecated Request for comment 26 July 2023

RevertList request 2023 Edit filter change 2023 Spam blacklist request 2021 1 2 3

2023

Due to persistent abuse, Project Veritas is on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. In the 2023 RfC, there was overwhelming consensus to deprecate James O'Keefe personally, the O'Keefe Media Group, Project Veritas and future O'Keefe outlets as sources, due to O'Keefe's documented history of deliberate fabrication. There were also strong minorities for adding O'Keefe's works to the spam blacklist and barring even WP:ABOUTSELF claims. Citations to O'Keefe's work in any medium and claims based on any such citations should be removed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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ProPublica Generally reliable Request for comment 2019

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Stale discussions

2019

There is a strong consensus that ProPublica is generally reliable for all purposes because it has an excellent reputation for fact-checking and accuracy, is widely cited by reliable sources, and has received multiple Pulitzer Prizes. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Quackwatch No consensus Request for comment 2019

+14[c]

2020

Articles written by Stephen Barrett on Quackwatch are considered generally reliable (as Barrett is a subject-matter expert) and self-published (as there is disagreement on the comprehensiveness of Quackwatch's editorial process); Barrett's articles should not be used as a source of information on other living persons. Articles written by other authors on Quackwatch are not considered self-published. Many editors believe uses of Quackwatch should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and some editors say its statements should be attributed. It may be preferable to use the sources cited by Quackwatch instead of Quackwatch itself. Since it often covers fringe material, parity of sources should be considered. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Quadrant Generally unreliable Request for comment 2019

2019

Most editors consider Quadrant generally unreliable for factual reporting. The publication is a biased and opinionated source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Quartz Generally reliable 1 2

2020

Quartz is considered generally reliable for factual reporting, although some editors argue that caution should be used for science and cryptocurrency topics. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Quillette Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

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2021

There is consensus that Quillette is generally unreliable for facts, with non-trivial minorities arguing for either full deprecation or "considerations apply". Quillette is primarily a publication of opinion, and thus actual usage in articles will usually be a question of whether or not it is WP:DUE for an attributed opinion rather than whether it is reliable for a factual claim. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Quora
WP:QUORA 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2019

Quora is a Q&A site. As an Internet forum, it is a self-published source that incorporates user-generated content, and is considered generally unreliable. Posts from verified accounts on Quora can be used as primary sources for statements about themselves. Posts from verified accounts of established experts may also be used to substantiate statements in their field of expertise, in accordance with the policy on self-published sources. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Radio Free Asia (RFA)
WP:RADIOFREEASIA 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

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2022

Radio Free Asia can be generally considered a reliable source. In particularly geopolitically charged areas, attribution of its point of view and funding by the U.S. government may be appropriate. Per the result of a 2021 RfC, editors have established that there is little reason to think RFA demonstrates some systematic inaccuracy, unreliability, or level of government co-option that precludes its use. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
WP:RFE/RL 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2024 Request for comment 2024 Request for comment 2021

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2024

Additional considerations apply to the use of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). RFE/RL should be used cautiously, if at all, for reporting published from the 1950s to the early 1970s, when RFE/RL had a documented relationship with the CIA. RFE/RL may be biased in some subject areas (particularly through omission of relevant, countervailing facts), and in those areas, it should be attributed in the article body. There is no consensus as to what subject areas require attribution. The scope of topics requiring attribution of RFE/RL should be decided on a case-by-case basis. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Rappler
WP:RAPPLER 📌
Generally reliable 1 2 3 Stale discussions

2018

There is consensus that staff content by Rappler is generally reliable. The IMHO section consists of opinions by readers, and not by paid staff. The defunct x.rappler.com section functioned as a self-published blogging service, and is therefore considered generally unreliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Rate Your Music (RYM, Cinemos, Glitchwave, Sonemic)


WP:RATEYOURMUSIC 📌
WP:RYM 📌

Deprecated Request for comment 2019

RevertList request 2019 Edit filter change 2020 1 2 A

2022

Rate Your Music was deprecated in the 2019 RfC. The content on Rate Your Music is user-generated, and is considered generally unreliable.
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Raw Story
WP:RAWSTORY 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

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2021

There is consensus that Raw Story is generally unreliable for factual reporting, based upon a pattern of publishing false and sensationalized stories. Editors almost unanimously agree that the source is biased and that in-text attribution should accompany each use of the source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
RealClearPolitics (RCP, RealClearInvestigations) No consensus 1 2

2021

There is no consensus as to RealClearPolitics's reliability. They appear to have the trappings of a reliable source, but their tactics in news reporting suggest they may be publishing non-factual or misleading information. Use as a source in a Wikipedia article should probably only be done with caution, and better yet should be avoided. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Reason Generally reliable 1 2 3

2021

There is consensus that Reason is generally reliable for news and facts. Editors consider Reason to be a biased or opinionated source that primarily publishes commentary, analysis, and opinion articles. Statements of opinion should be attributed and evaluated for due weight. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Reddit
WP:RSREDDIT 📌
WP:RSPREDDIT 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6

2023

Reddit is a social news and discussion website. Reddit contains mostly user-generated content, and is considered both self-published and generally unreliable. Interview responses written by verified interviewees on the r/IAmA subreddit are primary sources, and editors disagree on their reliability. The policy on the use of sources about themselves applies. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
RedState Generally unreliable 1 2

2020

There is consensus that RedState should not be used as a source of facts. Opinion pieces from RedState are likely to be undue. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Red Ventures Generally unreliable Request for comment 2024

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2024

There is consensus that the online properties of Red Ventures are generally unreliable post-acquisition. Editors express concern that Red Ventures, as a matter of policy, uses AI-authored content on its properties in a non-transparent and unreliable manner. No consensus was reached with respect to Red Ventures' print publications. Sources sold by Red Ventures in 2022 to Fandom were not discussed in the RfC. See also: CNET (November 2022–present), ZDNet (October 2020-present).
The Register ("El Reg") Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5

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Stale discussions

2017

The Register is considered generally reliable for technology-related articles. Some editors say that The Register is biased or opinionated on topics involving Wikipedia. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Religion News Service (RNS) Generally reliable 1 2

2020

Religion News Service is considered generally reliable. Use RNS with caution to verify contentious claims. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Republic TV (Republic World)
WP:REPUBLICTV 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2021

RevertList request 2021 Edit filter change 2021 1 2

2021

In the 2021 RfC, there was a consistent and overwhelming consensus to deprecate Republic TV. Editors cite hoaxes, fake news, fabrication, misinformation and conspiracy theories. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Reuters
WP:REUTERS 📌
Generally reliable 1 2 3 Stale discussions

2018

Reuters is a news agency. There is consensus that Reuters is generally reliable. Syndicated reports from Reuters that are published in other sources are also considered generally reliable. Press releases published by Reuters are not automatically reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
RhythmOne (AllMusic, AllMovie, AllGame, All Media Guide, AllRovi)
WP:ALLMUSIC 📌
No consensus 28[d]

2024

RhythmOne (who acquired All Media Guide, formerly AllRovi) operates the websites AllMusic, AllMovie, and AllGame (defunct). There is consensus that RhythmOne websites are usable for entertainment reviews with in-text attribution. Some editors question the accuracy of these websites for biographical details and recommend more reliable sources when available. Editors also advise against using AllMusic's genre classifications from the website's sidebar. Listings without accompanying prose do not count toward notability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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RIA Novosti
WP:RIANOVOSTI 📌
No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2023

RIA Novosti was an official news agency of the Russian government. There is a broad consensus that it is a biased and opinionated source. It is generally considered usable for official government statements and positions. There is no consensus on whether it is reliable for other topics, though opinions generally lean towards unreliability. See also: Sputnik, which replaced the international edition of RIA Novosti. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Rolling Stone (culture)
WP:ROLLINGSTONE 📌
WP:ROLLINGSTONECULTURE 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

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2021

There is consensus that Rolling Stone has generally reliable coverage on culture matters (i.e., films, music, entertainment, etc.). Rolling Stone's opinion pieces and reviews, as well as any contentious statements regarding living persons, should only be used with attribution. The publication's capsule reviews deserve less weight than their full-length reviews, as they are subject to a lower standard of fact-checking. See also Rolling Stone (politics and society), 2011–present, Rolling Stone (Culture Council). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Rolling Stone (politics and society, 2011–present)
WP:ROLLINGSTONEPOLITICS 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

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2023

According to a 2021 RfC discussion, there is unanimous consensus among editors that Rolling Stone is generally unreliable for politically and societally sensitive issues reported since 2011 (inclusive), though it must be borne in mind that this date is an estimate and not a definitive cutoff, as the deterioration of journalistic practices happened gradually. Some editors have said that low-quality reporting also appeared in some preceding years, but a specific date after which the articles are considered generally unreliable has not been proposed. Previous consensus was that Rolling Stone was generally reliable for political and societal topics before 2011. Most editors say that Rolling Stone is a partisan source in the field of politics, and that their statements in this field should be attributed. Moreover, medical or scientific claims should not be sourced to the publication. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Rolling Stone (Culture Council) Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

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2021

There is unanimous consensus among editors that Culture Council articles (of URL form rollingstone.com/culture-council/*) are self-published sources and are, in most aspects, equivalent to Forbes and HuffPost contributors. Editors, however, have also expressed concern that at least some of the content published is promotional and thus not usable. Editors should thus determine on a case-by-case basis whether the opinions published there are independent and also if they constitute due weight. Usage of these sources for third-party claims in biographies of living persons as well as medical or scientific claims is not allowed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Rotten Tomatoes
WP:ROTTENTOMATOES 📌
WP:ROTTEN TOMATOES 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2023

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2024

Rotten Tomatoes is considered generally reliable for its review aggregation and its news articles on film and TV. There is no consensus on whether its blog articles and critic opinion pages are generally reliable for facts. There is consensus that user reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are generally unreliable, as they are self-published sources. Reviewers tracked by Rotten Tomatoes are not automatically reliable for their reviews, while there is no consensus on whether their "Top Critics" are generally reliable. There is consensus that Rotten Tomatoes should not be used for biographical information, cast and crew data, or other film and television data, as it is sourced from user-generated and user-provided content with a lack of oversight and verification. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Royal Central Deprecated Request for comment 2022

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2022

The 2022 RfC found a consensus to deprecate Royal Central on the grounds that it lacked serious editorial standards and hosted plagiarized content. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
RT (Russia Today, ANO TV-Novosti, Ruptly, Redfish, Maffick)


WP:RT.COM 📌
WP:RUSSIATODAY 📌

Deprecated Request for comment 2020

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2022

There is consensus that RT is an unreliable source, publishes false or fabricated information, and should be deprecated. Many editors describe RT as a mouthpiece of the Russian government that engages in propaganda and disinformation.
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RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann) Generally reliable Request for comment 2023

2023

RTÉ is an Irish public service broadcaster. There is consensus that RTÉ is generally reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Salon
WP:SALON.COM 📌
No consensus 10[g]

2023

There is no consensus on the reliability of Salon. Editors consider Salon biased or opinionated, and its statements should be attributed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Science-Based Medicine
WP:SBM 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2019

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2021

Science-Based Medicine is considered generally reliable, as it has a credible editorial board, publishes a robust set of editorial guidelines, and has been cited by other reliable sources. Editors do not consider Science-Based Medicine a self-published source, but it is also not a peer-reviewed publication with respect to WP:MEDRS. Since it often covers fringe material, parity of sources may be relevant. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
ScienceBlogs No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Stale discussions

2012

ScienceBlogs is an invitation-only network of blogs. There is no consensus on the reliability of ScienceBlogs articles in general. Most editors consider ScienceBlogs articles written by subject-matter experts reliable, though articles outside the writer's relevant field are not. As a self-published source it should not be used as a source of information on other living persons. Since it often covers fringe material, parity of sources may be relevant. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
ScienceDirect topic page Deprecated 1 2 3 4

2023

ScienceDirect is an online bibliographical database run by Elsevier. In addition to academic publications, the website maintains machine-generated "topic pages" consisting of quotations from publications in the database. These topic pages change over time, presenting a challenge to verifiability. Citations should be made to the actual, underlying publications quoted by the topic page. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Scientific American (SA, SciAm) Generally reliable 1 2

2020

Scientific American is considered generally reliable for popular science content. Use WP:MEDPOP to determine whether the publication's medical coverage should be used. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
SCOTUSblog
WP:RSPSCOTUSBLOG 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

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2021

In a 2021 RfC, there was strong consensus that SCOTUSblog is generally reliable for law-related topics. Some authors on SCOTUSblog are subject-matter experts, but editors do not consider the website an academic source. Editors recommend in-text attribution for SCOTUSblog's opinion and analysis articles. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Screen Rant No consensus Request for comment 2021

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2021

There is consensus that Screen Rant is a marginally reliable source. It is considered reliable for entertainment-related topics, but should not be used for controversial statements related to living persons. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Scribd Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2016

Scribd operates a self-publishing platform for documents and audiobooks. It is considered generally unreliable, especially for biographies of living persons. Anyone can upload any document they like and there is no assurance that it hasn't been manipulated. Many documents on Scribd's self-publishing platform violate copyrights, so linking to them from Wikipedia would also violate the WP:COPYVIOEL guideline and the WP:COPYVIO policy. If a particular document hosted on the platform is in itself reliable, editors are advised to cite the source without linking to the Scribd entry. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Scriptural texts (e.g. Bible, Quran)
WP:RSPSCRIPTURE 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

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2021

Scriptural texts, like the Bible and the Quran, are primary sources only suitable for attributed, relevant quotes and in compliance with other Wikipedia content policies and guidelines. Content that interprets or summarizes scriptural passages or narratives should generally be cited to appropriate scholarly sources (for example, in the academic field of religious studies) and attributed when appropriate. Analysis of scriptural content by Wikipedia editors is prohibited by the Wikipedia policy regarding original research, and a 2020 discussion found no consensus on whether unsourced summaries of scriptual texts should be allowed under MOS:PLOTSOURCE.
Sherdog No consensus Request for comment 2020

2020

In the 2020 RfC, Sherdog was determined to be not self-published and can be used for basic information on MMA fighters and matches. However, it is considered less reliable than ESPN and other generally reliable sources, so use with caution. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Simple Flying


WP:RSPSIMPLEFLYING 📌
WP:SIMPLEFLYING 📌

Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2023

Simple Flying is generally unreliable as a blog without a reputation for fact checking or reliability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links


Sixth Tone (general topics) Generally reliable Request for comment 2020

2020

Sixth Tone is usable for general non-political topics, such as Chinese society and culture. See also: Sixth Tone (politics). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Sixth Tone (politics) Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

2020

Sixth Tone is published by the Shanghai United Media Group, which is government-controlled. Editors consider Sixth Tone generally unreliable for politics. See also: Sixth Tone (general topics). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Skeptic's Dictionary No consensus 1 2 3 4

2020

The Skeptic's Dictionary is a book by Robert Todd Carroll that expanded into a website. The website is a self-published source (by a subject-matter expert) and should not be used as a source of information on other living persons. Attribution may be necessary. In some cases, it's preferable to read and cite the sources cited by The Skeptic's Dictionary. As it often covers fringe material, parity of sources may be relevant. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Skwawkbox Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2024

The Skwawkbox is considered generally unreliable because it is self-published. Most editors describe The Skwawkbox as biased or opinionated. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Sky News Australia No consensus Request for comment 2022

2022

In the 2022 RfC, there is a consensus that additional considerations apply to Sky News Australia, and that it should not be used to substantiate any exceptional claims. The talk shows for Sky News Australia engage in disinformation and should be considered generally unreliable. The majority of articles labeled as "news" contain short blurbs and video segments, which should similarly be considered unreliable. For articles with significant written content, caution is advised. Sky News Australia is not to be confused with the UK Sky News; the two are presently unaffiliated. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Sky News (UK) Generally reliable 1 2 3

2022

Sky News (UK) is considered an ordinary WP:NEWSORG and is thus presumed generally reliable. Sky News UK is unaffiliated with Sky News Australia. Sky News UK has partial ownership of Sky News Arabia. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Snopes
WP:SNOPES 📌
Generally reliable 15[h]

2021

Snopes is certified by the International Fact-Checking Network, and is considered generally reliable. Attribution may be necessary. Since it often covers fringe material, parity of sources may be relevant. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
SourceWatch Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2016

As an open wiki, SourceWatch is considered generally unreliable. SourceWatch is operated by the Center for Media and Democracy. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
South China Morning Post (SCMP, Sunday Morning Post)
WP:SCMP 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2020

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2020

The South China Morning Post is widely considered to be the English-language newspaper of record in Hong Kong. In the 2020 RFC, there was consensus that the SCMP is generally reliable. However, in addition, there is a rough consensus that additional considerations may apply for the newspaper's coverage of certain topics, including the Chinese Communist Party and the SCMP's current owner, Alibaba. Editors may apply higher scrutiny when dealing with the SCMP's coverage of such topics. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
WP:SPLC 📌
Generally reliable +20[i]

2022

The Southern Poverty Law Center is considered generally reliable on topics related to hate groups and extremism in the United States. As an advocacy group, the SPLC is a biased and opinionated source. The organization's views, especially when labeling hate groups, should be attributed per WP:RSOPINION. Take care to ensure that content from the SPLC constitutes due weight in the article and conforms to the biographies of living persons policy. Some editors have questioned the reliability of the SPLC on non-United States topics. SPLC classifications should not automatically be included in the lead section of the article about the group which received the classification. The decision to include should rather be decided on a case-by-case basis. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Space.com Generally reliable 1 2

2021

Space.com may be reliable for astronomy and spaceflight news, and has a reputation for being generally accurate. Space.com articles often have a sensational tone, which might degrade their quality, so it is necessary to check author's qualification below the article. Care should also be taken as the site publishes a lot of syndicated material and is prone to occasional churnalism. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
SparkNotes No consensus 1 2 Stale discussions

2018

SparkNotes is a study guide. Editors consider SparkNotes usable for superficial analyses of literature, and recommend supplementing SparkNotes citations with additional sources. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Spectator
WP:SPECTATOR 📌
No consensus 1 2

2020

The Spectator primarily consists of opinion pieces and these should be judged by WP:RSOPINION, WP:RSEDITORIAL, and WP:NEWSBLOG. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Der Spiegel (Spiegel Online, SPON) Generally reliable 10[j] Stale discussions

2018

There is consensus that Der Spiegel is generally reliable. Articles written by Claas Relotius are fabrications, and are thus unreliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Spirit of Metal Generally unreliable 1 2

2010

Spirit of Metal is considered a self-published source and generally unreliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Sportskeeda
WP:SPORTSKEEDA 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2023

Sportskeeda is considered generally unreliable due to a consensus that there is little or no editorial oversight over the website's content, which is largely user-written. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Sputnik
WP:SPUTNIK 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2020

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2022

There is consensus that Sputnik is an unreliable source that publishes false or fabricated information, and should be deprecated as in the 2017 RfC of the Daily Mail. Sputnik is considered a Russian propaganda outlet that engages in bias and disinformation,[2] a significant proportion of editors endorse that view, with some editors considering it less reliable than Breitbart News. See also: RIA Novosti, whose international edition was replaced by Sputnik.
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Stack Exchange (Stack Overflow, MathOverflow, Ask Ubuntu) Generally unreliable 1 2 3 A

2023

Stack Exchange is a network of Q&A sites, including Stack Overflow, MathOverflow, and Ask Ubuntu. As an Internet forum, it is a self-published source that incorporates user-generated content, and is considered generally unreliable.
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StarsUnfolded Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2020

There is consensus that StarsUnfolded is unreliable as it is a self-published source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Statista
WP:STATISTA 📌
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2023

Statista aggregates statistical information from a number of sources, many of which are reliable. It is not the source of the statistics it displays, so should not be cited directly. It may be useful as a research tool to find sources of statistical information. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Straits Times No consensus Request for comment 2021

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The Straits Times is the largest newspaper in Singapore. There is consensus that it is generally reliable so long as the Singapore government is not involved in its coverage. However, since Singapore has a poor record on freedom of speech and press, and given known practices of self-censorship and political meddling into coverage, news related to Singapore politics, particularly for contentious claims, should be taken with a grain of salt. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Sun (UK) (The Sun on Sunday, The Irish Sun, The Scottish Sun, The U.S. Sun)
WP:THESUN 📌
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2024

The Sun was deprecated in the 2019 RfC. There is consensus that The Sun is generally unreliable. References from The Sun are actively discouraged from being used in any article and they should not be used for determining the notability of any subject. The RfC does not override WP:ABOUTSELF, which allows the use of The Sun for uncontroversial self-descriptions. Some editors consider The Sun usable for uncontroversial sports reporting, although more reliable sources are recommended.
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Swarajya Blacklisted Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2021

Due to persistent abuse, Swarajya is on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. Swarajya is considered generally unreliable due to its poor reputation for fact-checking and accuracy. In the 2020 discussion, most editors expressed support for deprecating Swarajya. Editors consider the publication biased or opinionated. Swarajya was formerly the parent publication of OpIndia, and frequently republishes content from OpIndia under the "Swarajya Staff" byline. See also: OpIndia. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Sydney Morning Herald Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

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2022

There is consensus that The Sydney Morning Herald is generally reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links


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  1. ^ Anti-Defamation League (October 17, 2013). "Iran's Press TV: Broadcasting Anti-Semitism to the English-Speaking World" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  2. ^ MacFarquhar, Neil (August 28, 2016). "A Powerful Russian Weapon: The Spread of False Stories". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2016.