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{{Nutshell|Calling an editor a liar is not a valid argument in [[Wikipedia:AFD|AfD]] discussions (or anywhere else, for that matter).}}
== Calling editors liars ==
[[File:Pinocchio 3ak.jpg|thumb|Note anyway that most Wikipedians cannot be liars, as their faces wouldn't fit in front of their [[Computer monitor|telescreens]].]]
''Example:''
* '''Keep''' Evidence supports that the subject is notable. Keeper 4:01, 4 April 2004 (UTC)
* '''Delete''' You're just making that up! LiarLiar 04:15, 4 April 2004 (UTC)
*'''Delete''' I don't think these sources are reliable or substantial. SourceSkeptic 04:51, 4 April 2004 (UTC)
*'''Keep''' Actually they're more than enough by any honest interpretation of notability. BeHonest 05:03, 4 April 2004 (UTC)

Simply calling another editor a "liar" (which is a [[WP:NPA|personal attack]]) or even stating that the editor is incorrect is not a reason to keep or delete any article on Wikipedia. If the editor is incorrectly quoting, misapplying information, misinterpreting data, or otherwise simply misinformed, a useful response is to provide a reference to the correct information.

If an editor makes a statement and holds it out as a fact without proper sourcing, it is more than fair to ask for sources. At the same time, it is best to always [[WP:Assume Good Faith|assume good faith]] among your fellow editors.

==See also==
* [[Wikipedia:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions]]
* [[Wikipedia:Don't lie]]
* [[Wikipedia:Honesty]]

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