Source Watch

Sources are not all equal.

A difficult news environment needs a visible source hierarchy. Outside Brief names the type of source and keeps attribution close to the claim.

Used as the first source floor, especially where multiple outlets match on the same core fact.

Useful, but not automatically neutral. Official wording is attributed as official wording.

Can be valuable, especially for gaps in state-controlled environments, but claims stay attributed.

Handled by naming the organisation, report, date and limits of what has been established.

Held back until time, place, source chain and safety issues are clearer.

Not accepted at launch. No comments, uploads or anonymous source channel in the first version.