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Would it be bad etiquette to just edit a "<sup>(citation needed)</sup>" into the post itself? I feel like I've seen that on wikipedia (just as a user. I don't have experience as an editor there).
– starball
Commented Dec 4, 2022 at 18:02
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@starball: In general, yes, editing that sort of thing into someone's post would probably be inappropriate here. The best way to encourage someone to add a citation to their answer (or suggest some other improvement to it) is usually to leave a comment.
– V2Blast
Commented Dec 4, 2022 at 19:49
mores: "A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws."
– This_is_NOT_a_forum
Commented Dec 8, 2022 at 4:56
"Officer"! lol, wow... that commands authoritah!
– Mentalist
Commented Dec 20, 2022 at 1:29

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