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Moving the Sourcepost

The practice of constantly shifting source requirements—when a source is provided, demanding a better one; when a better one is provided, demanding a different kind; when that's provided, demanding something else. Moving the Sourcepost is the dynamic version of Source Sophism: the goalposts never stop moving because stopping would mean engagement. It's a tactic of infinite regress, designed to exhaust opponents and avoid ever having to accept a source as sufficient.
"She provided a study. 'Need something more recent.' She found a recent meta-analysis. 'Need primary sources.' She found primary data. 'Need independent verification.' She found independent studies. 'Need something from this specific journal.' Moving the Sourcepost: evidence as chase scene, proof as infinite regress. The post never stopped moving because stopping meant admitting she was right."
by Dumu The Void March 8, 2026
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Reliable internet source

It's that one guy on reddit with like 50 medals (or something because we forgot whatever system they have there). do not dare question the word of the lord
Person 1: i seriously doubt that tortoises discovered original rock music. Who even told you that

Person 2: i have a very reliable internet source

Person 1: omg sorry i never should've doubted you
by Loonytoons606 May 24, 2025
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why dont you back it up with a source

MY SOURCE IS THAT I MADE IT THE HECK UP

if you ever hear the question "whats your source?" just reply with that, its a meme refrence its funny trust me, plus its very helpful to use to make someone laugh
person 1: why dont you back it up with a source
person 2: MY SOURCE IS THAT I MA-

person 1: why are you like this
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