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Facebook
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other namesMeta
source typefoobar (not part of original row)
publisherFooland (state-funded media) (not part of original row)
classificationGenerally unreliable Generally unreliable: Editors show consensus that the source is questionable in most cases.

Facebook is considered generally unreliable because it is a self-published source with no editorial oversight. In the 2020 RfC, there was consensus to add an edit filter to warn users who attempt to cite Facebook as a source, and no consensus on whether Facebook citations should be automatically reverted with XLinkBot.

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    Source Status
    (legend)    		 Discussions Use
    List Last Summary
    Facebook (Meta)
    WP:RSPFBWP:RSPFB 📌
    WP:RSPFACEBOOKWP:RSPFACEBOOK 📌    		 Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

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    		 Facebook is considered generally unreliable because it is a self-published source with no editorial oversight. In the 2020 RfC, there was consensus to add an edit filter to warn users who attempt to cite Facebook as a source, and no consensus on whether Facebook citations should be automatically reverted with XLinkBot. 1 Links Spamcheck