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Not a "reliable source"
Technopeasant about 9 hours ago
GamingOnLinux is currently listed as an unreliable source according to Wikipedia's WikiProject Video games, although it (almost inevitability) is currently cited greatly on the "Video games and Linux" article.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Video_games/Sources#Unreliable_sources

According to this 2016 discussion, one of the sticking points was this place not having a listed editorial and ethics policy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steam_(service)/Archive_8#There_are_2,000_games_for_Linux

I see an ethics policy is now currently listed, but is there any kind of editorial policy?

It is true that given this site is owned personally by Liam it might be forever considered a self-published blog, but I do note that being independently owned does not automatically preclude it from being considered reliable (see, for example, Adventure Gamers).

It would help if there are any references from already reliable sources asserting Liam's expertise in this subject, as evident as it may be to all of us already. Unfortunately the closest I can find are the links featured below.

https://libregamewiki.org/GamingOnLinux#External_links

This is probably the closest, but even if OSNews might possibly be reliable, as a guest post this one presumably is not.

https://www.osnews.com/story/25328/the-state-of-linux-gaming-2011/

Likewise these interviews.

https://linuxgamingcentral.com/posts/interview-with-liam-from-gol/
https://archive.is/8rtos

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Last edited by Technopeasant on 11 October 2024 at 3:00 am UTC
tfk about 4 hours ago
The only one I deem able to accurately determine what is or what isn't a reliable source is me.

I rather trust my own critical thinking skills than let an external entity determine it for me.

And in case of doubt, we can always have a good discussion about it.
LoudTechie about 4 hours ago
Quoting: TechnopeasantGamingOnLinux is currently listed as an unreliable source according to Wikipedia's WikiProject Video games, although it (almost inevitability) is currently cited greatly on the "Video games and Linux" article.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Video_games/Sources#Unreliable_sources

According to this 2016 discussion, one of the sticking points was this place not having a listed editorial and ethics policy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Steam_(service)/Archive_8#There_are_2,000_games_for_Linux

I see an ethics policy is now currently listed, but is there any kind of editorial policy?

It is true that given this site is owned personally by Liam it might be forever considered a self-published blog, but I do note that being independently owned does not automatically preclude it from being considered reliable (see, for example, Adventure Gamers).

It would help if there are any references from already reliable sources asserting Liam's expertise in this subject, as evident as it may be to all of us already. Unfortunately the closest I can find are the links featured below.

https://libregamewiki.org/GamingOnLinux#External_links

This is probably the closest, but even if OSNews might possibly be reliable, as a guest post this one presumably is not.

https://www.osnews.com/story/25328/the-state-of-linux-gaming-2011/

Likewise these interviews.

https://linuxgamingcentral.com/posts/interview-with-liam-from-gol/
https://archive.is/8rtos

Any thoughts or suggestions?


This one forwards to a gambling website:
https://linuxgamingcentral.com/posts/interview-with-liam-from-gol/

I think the link is dead.
Liam Dawe about 3 hours ago
LoudTechie about 3 hours ago
Quoting: Liam DaweWe're linked from various other mainstream gaming outlets all the time.

https://www.thegamer.com/valve-confirms-steam-deck-follow-ups/
https://www.vgchartz.com/article/455068/report-steam-deck-ships-over-1-million-units/
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/openblack-is-a-an-attempt-to-recreate-lost-god-game-black-white-in-a-modern-open-source-game-engine
https://www.gamesradar.com/next-gen-steam-decks-will-be-more-open-and-capable-valve-says/
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/mac-is-relegated-to-third-place-thanks-to-the-steam-deck
https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-deck-competitor-is-already-talking-to-valve-about-adding-steamos-support/
https://www.pcgamesn.com/tomb-raider/tomb-raider-is-heading-to-linux-according-to-a-steamdb-update
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/modders-polish-metal-gear-solids-pc-master-collection-with-ultrawide-support-sharper-textures-and-more
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/blog/linux-video-of-the-week-limit-theory-game-developer-switches-to-linux
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/steam-deck-crosses-12000-verified-and-playable-games-threshold
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/the-circle-is-now-complete-the-developer-of-an-open-source-port-of-dark-forces-who-consulted-on-the-nightdive-remaster-is-working-on-putting-the-remaster-back-in-the-source-port/

I could go on and on and on and on again.

Heck, even Dexerto have linked to us on X: https://x.com/Dexerto/status/1775974117256110257


How much more do they need lol


Ofcourse the master of linux gaming scoops knows all his references.
Liam Dawe about 3 hours ago
Let me know how it goes and if I need to do anything more, happy to provide.
LoudTechie about 3 hours ago
Quoting: Liam DaweLet me know how it goes and if I need to do anything more, happy to provide.
Based on technopeasant.
You miss an editorial policy.
Liam Dawe about 3 hours ago
For now I've done a small expansion on the About Us page, which also now has links to the Privacy and Ethics page.

Edit: Also added an editorial policies section to the Ethics page.

Last edited by Liam Dawe on 11 October 2024 at 11:46 am UTC
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