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The best sources to use when determining the ] and ] of fringe theories and claims are ]. In particular, the relative space that an article devotes to different aspects and claims of a fringe theory should follow from consideration of how much those aspects are discussed by independent sources. Independent sources are also necessary to determine the relationship of a fringe theory to mainstream scholarly discourse. |
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The best sources to use when determining the notability and prominence of fringe theories and claims are independent reliable sources. In particular, the relative space that an article devotes to different aspects and claims of a fringe theory should follow from consideration of how much those aspects are discussed by independent sources. Independent sources are also necessary to determine the relationship of a fringe theory to mainstream scholarly discourse.