Originally Posted by Guest

Providing sources would substantiate you findings or opinion. That's why bibliographies are necessary in professional writings.

Living through the Cuban Missile, Kennedy Assassination, Watergate and the Persian Gulf War "in and of itself does automatically" make you an expert."

It's OK to make up opinions just don't make up the facts.

That seems to be your argument, everyone is making up facts. But the posters that provide sources at least have some credibility.

"Not all information is created equal. Just because you find information at the library does not guarantee that it is accurate or good research. In an academic setting, being able to critically evaluate information is necessary in order to conduct quality research. Each item you find must be evaluated to determine its quality and credibility in order to best support your research."
Evaluate the quality and credibility of your sources | University Library

Is that correct?