3. No.

I feel like on this site people would clickbait even more.

3

Can you imagine how many rumors some random person on the internet could make up, and gaming blogs would go nuts with? It would be insane.

3. NO.

3. No

Yes, Only if N4G has a specific section for rumors. Some rumors hold weight while some are fake. Regardless It gives users something to discuss.

3. No.

3

3. No.

I vote 2 because some rumors turn out to be true. And its better to get those from more credible sources.

The way I see it, N4G has been a lot tidier since before this “no anon sources” rule came into effect. So keep it that way. No.3 big NO

3

3. No

No way, would turn into a cluster f##k of rumors v rumors, and even more clickbait lol, we dont need that on here man.

2.

3.
no
but im all for getting rid of the downvote button.

No

And you should also crack down on opinion pieces that are clearly advertisements (cheetcc, Forbes, etc...)

Blogs are not news

2

More than a lot of times when a major site reports a rumor it turns out true. And this is a site that discusses news as well as rumors. So as long as it's not from some random blogger or backwoods website, I say rumors from reputable sites should be allowed.

It beats having to wait months or year to discuss the topic when it's finally confirmed.

3. Not at all. Most of them are fake and, if allowed, every kind of made up trash will take over N4G as clickbaits.

I have no problem with rumors, on N4G, so if people want to talk about them, feel free, but know that they could also be just made up.

2 if there's some weight behind the rumor(s) and/or the site actually has some type of tangible source.

Answer 2 is really unclear. I wouldnt call any of the generic click bait sites which post “news” here everyday “big sites” (Dualshockers, GameRant etc).

If we are talking about serious sites, like Gamespot or IGN, then it is a completely different option.

2 - let em fly. Everyone knows about them anyways, failing them changes nothing really. If they turn out to be true/false then we know who's sources are better and are more informed for the next round. Rumors are rumors, so they won't always be true. Everyone loves a juicy rumor, let em free and kill opinions on them. We would need a way for small/med sites to prove their rumor claims and/or go by track record or something similar to keep things in control a little while still giving a bit of freedom to people doing actual journalist work. I get tired of failing these things, but we still shouldn't allow 4chan, reddit based and similar.

Also, this poll is my fault, LOL!

3, enough fake news on here as it is. Need a better filter.

2. If someone like Jason Schreier posts a rumor from one of his sources then the entire internet will be talking about it.....except N4G. Why?

Now if its cheatcc......sorry but no way.

I forget... is this website called “News 4 gamers”?

If you want to have rumors allowed, have a separate rumors section that you have to click on to see them. Keep them off the main page because they aren’t news.

3

3. No

People from all ends spout rumors constantly as fact.

3

To an extent.
Like we did with our Borderlands post where I sent you the source which could not be made publuc and you decided it was valud and worth posting. Some vetting.

3. No.

Looks like a resounding "NO". I say 3 as well. Although there are times when people want to remain anonymous and those are usually credible rumors

3. No

3 .

3, although just to play devil's advocate:

Still 3

3

3

I think articles that contain some anoymouse sourced info but also quotes from verified people should not be held to this standard such as the Bloomberg article talking Sony's challenges with price

2.

I absolutely believe that rumours (as long as they originate from a credible outlet) and are clearly marked as such SHOULD be allowed.

So far N4G has not covered or discussed in any detail the excellent piece from DF that originated from two very credible sources Komachi Ensaka and Rogame, they may not be well known on N4G but for people that follow they are extremely credible.

Bloomberg (I suspect the catalyst of today's user poll) are also a credible outlet that rarely comment on video games and only ever write or comment on a subject when they have reliable sources that they believe to be factually correct , reason was given for the sources remaining anonymous in this case and the story is in line with comments made by Sony's CEO himself.

Many users here are blocking and reporting this type of news because it does not align with their own points of view, aside from the Bloomberg example today there is another prime example of this on Eurogamer's coverage of the Dreams campaign also published today, where a user made an attempt to block the article by report because it did not align with their own POV.

News and articles are not about "getting what you want", News and articles should be about reporting what is going on and what is being discussed in a wider forum regardless of whether or not that makes any one demographic happy, without this N4G is simply allowing that demographic of a fanbase to control the narrative, where the overwhelming majority essentially controls the news - only allowing stories through that they agree with - this is wrong.

To this end not only do I believe that rumours from credible outlets based on anon sources SHOULD be allowed, I also believe that in the interests of promoting a more inclusive, balanced and positive environment, users that use the reporting system falsely to limit and / or control the narrative should have restrictions placed on their ability to influence the community voted news presented on the site.

3.No

2

#2

If its a rumor from a major site then it should be allowed

2

2.

If it's marked as a rumor, then it is clearly up to everyone reading it on whether to give it any credence or not. A rumor is, on it's face, a supposition. It could be real. It could be fake. It's conjecture.

Let people decide if they believe it or not. If nothing else, they are interesting to read and discuss.

Edit: Just realized this was prompted by the Bloomberg story on the PS4 price. That is a prime example of something that I think should be allowed. It's of major interest, it's credible on it's face, and it's from a reputable website. It's a shame that isn't allowed to approved and discussed (CURRENTLY).

3

3

2.). But make sure its clearly marked in the title RUMOR: before the headline.

I have lurked on this website longer than most everyone here...

I would have to go with #3 simply because I have seen what misinformation or false rumors does to the community around here from time to time when an article does slip through with anonymous sourcing. Then again it also seems to bring in traffic to the website which for analytical purposes is probably good.

2

2 with the caveat that it specifically not be from anonymous websites. The person reporting it must be named and must claim to know their source. None of this cyclical era>4chan>Era>net.

2

3. No.

2

3

3.

2

2 - All of you know who put 3 know that as soon as you hear about it somewhere else you will either be talking about it in the forums here under a topic not even related or you will bitch cause it's not on here. Humans love gossip and what ifs, just clearly mark the article pure rumor and speculation until otherwise backed up by facts or disproved by them.

3. NO. And btw. let us filter out specific sites we don't want to see in the news.

3.

3

3

No! #3

Can we also stop the junk articles like sites that link to Amazon for deals? It's just spam.

Rumors, no. Leaks, yes.

However, I would have to say 2.

If every major site is talking about a rumor and you can't find anything here, I think I would miss something by visiting only N4G.

3.

Yes. Unless it’s complete and obvious trash.

2 for sure. if they’re from a credible site they won’t be publishing it if their source isn’t credible

before tha last 2 months i'd had said if it's "anonymous" - i say 3. now, after seeing all of the rumors flying around about the new consoles coming out - i'd say never have these types of stories. rumors are just that - rumors. if this is going to be 'NEWS 4 gamers" rumor stories shouldn't be allowed. honestly, i think "opinion" pieces are a waste of time too and only tend to incite people and nothing more.

2

no.

so i was reading that failed article about the PS5 may cost more and the reasons why it was failed were all the same. N4G does not allow anonymous sources... but they DO allow it. It says so right here:

b) spoken or written word rumors must come from a credible source with a history of being an insider in the industry or the like and not from any random Internet user;

And there are times when a credible news agency reports something where their source must remain anonymous. so you can have both, someone who is an insider that chooses to remain anonymous and reporting to a higher credible news agency for the story. bloomberg is not some random internet user and neither is DF or IGN and they report on stuff that is leaked to them so they had to do their own due diligence first to even publish a story. Then when those stories get shared here they get failed because of "anonymous sources".

The idea of this site is to bring forth the gaming news from around the world and discuss because we cant all be scouring the corners to find it ourselves. N4G is a repository not a news organization. This site does not create news, which THAT would make sense of not allowing anonymous sources. instead news comes here to be judged and to get here it should already have been vetted, especially by the bigger sites who provide such content.

3. Also, block cheatcc, thegamer, and would be nice to identify other sites based on clickbait alone. Get rid of them please!

3

3

THREE!!!!!

3

3 Musketeers

3. No

3
If you are going to, maybe have a separate section, or at least a way to turn them off
while you're (hopefully) reading replies, maybe give us the option to blacklist stories from certain sites

Hopefully the fact that literally not 1 of the 114 comments are for it, you will realize it's not wanted

3.

3 no

3

3

2 - only for rumors that have gained sufficient media attention.

3

Definitely 3. There have been MANY big name sites to post BS under the guise of "anonymous sources" in the past only to be wrong, or proven false from the beginning.

In and out of the gaming realm. It's used far too often to push a particular idea or viewpoint.

So definitely 3.

3. It would be abused instantly.

1

No. 3, a big no.

TWO

Look at some of the other gaming news aggregators and copy the good bits. Ethics are for losers.

3. No.

3. No

2.

3.

3 - No. That should be a separate website. N4G does what it does well and that's why I've been coming back for years.

3. Forbes and the like, there aren’t enough “major” or real news sites here

3

1

3. No

1. Provided that the tag RUMOR is used. Don't see why any other rule should apply unless everyone is of the opinion that literally no one can think for themselves. It shouldn't be up to a 3rd party to tell you what you can think. If you look stupid by believing unsourced rumours, then we get to laugh at you.

The amount of votes for 3 is sad. Just screams "THINK FOR ME!!"

3.

I vote 2. I'm fine with rumors from anonymous sources if the rumor originated from a major site/publication like that Bloomberg PS5 story just recently.

A site like Bloomberg (or other major sites) likely arent going to publish any ol rumor from just anyone and if they decide to put it out its because they know for certain their sources are indeed plugged in to that story.

3

I would say 2.

3

Also while you're at it, ban Forbes blogs.

3

3. No.

3.

2
A big problem with rumors is that a lot of people take them as fact until it’s proven to be either wrong or right, but I’ll still vote for 2, though.
A lot of rumors turn out to be true, and it’s kind of fun to be like, “Wow, that rumor turned out to be right! That’s cool.”

I don’t know, as long as it’s not 1, I’ll be fine with whatever.

3.

You just can't. What's to stop someone from making an anonymous post on 4chan, and then some website claiming a crazy rumour. Think about it, some nomad writer, trying to make traction in his chosen profession writes, "Sony Is About To Purchase Rockstar... according to a leak on 4chan" .. it would generate so many clicks. Be totally untrue. But the writer can claim the source as "4chan" instead of a random post on 4chan...

All I'm saying is, if you change your policy, there are so many that will take advantage of this. Sometimes rumours are so untrue and FAKED on purpose and MANY reputible news site pick up on it simply because it has gotten a lot of traction. But the whole thing was false. If you allow this, it's a slippery slippery slope. Don't do it. That is all

3. No.
Also clickbait articles or articles designed to cause arguments within the website between different fanboys should also be banned whether they come from big websites or not.

3.

Too many high hopes.

No

3

No

Yes you should, you won't gain the source from people who want to be known.

Not reliable all the time but some will be correct.

Obviously no. Johnny from down the street saying random shit shouldn't be taken as a rumor but it is and it needs to stop.

Leaning to 2, but I'm gonna go with 3.

2.
Their fun to discuss and if a mojor site is reporting it with THEIR OWN sources then it might have some validity. If their just reporting while sourcing an unknown site then NO, It shouldn't be allowed.

That said, rumors are simply that... Rumors. At the point of reporting it could be valid but then plans may change and things get scrapped.

I think the best solution as done in the past is to have these articles CLEARLY identified as such. If users choose to engage thats on them, not N4G.

What sites count as major?

3. No

My personal opinion. If the source is anonymous they can say whatever they want without any repercussions. I honestly can't trust people like that because in theory they can be spreading false information.

Now I know major sites have anonymous sources that they use but it should still be a general rule because even those sites tend to use dodgy sources. Like for example I saw a site using an anonymous source which was a user on NeoGaf that was banned because he refused verification on the site. And recently there was another ban because an infamous Twitter figure refused to go through the verification process on the site.

If someone is willing to put their name to a rumor then I really don't have an issue with that because their credibility is on the line. If they don't do that then they can just create another account without anyone knowing that it's them spreading the rumors.

What I really want to see on N4G is some sort of forum that's separate from the news articles. That way people can discuss rumors from anonymous sources without it interfering with the actual news. Also the addition of an ignore function would do wonders since there are several users that I really don't want to read the comments from.

Anyways this is just my opinion and I really don't mean to offend anyone with it.

1.
Obviously, rumors lead to discussions and speculations in the comment sections. There is absolutely no harm in having them.

I say 2 but introduce two Rumor tags, one for anonymous rumors and another for those that aren't anonymous. That way people will know what kind of rumor article it is before clicking through to the website

2

1.

3

No

3

3

3

3

3.

3. No.

No one deserves to be silenced . Do some sort of merit system if they turn out to be true. It wont take long to weed out the fakers and expose them. At the end of it all censorship of sorts does not work it just forces the information good or bad to go somwhere else and get put into the consciousness in other ways . Use your own bullshit filters ffs people.

Gonna err on the side of caution and say...

3. No.

Leave the rumors to forums like GAF and ResetEra. I've seen way too many cases where an unsourced rumor gets taken as gospel because it shows up on the right news sites, and then persists even long after being disproven.

2