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		Dylan16807 on March 28, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Slack was hacked If you're pointing out a gaping flaw, you don't need a source. If you're suggesting a standard security measure, you don't need a source. To insist on something novel, yes you want a source.

eropple on March 29, 2015 [–]

I would agree, except "standard security measures" aren't and you lead to travishamockeries like the pepper nonsense. Which is why I default to, "cite your sources."

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