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 : But yes, this isn't very relevant to WaltK's concerns. <span style="color: #baa3d6;font-family:Comic Sans;">[[User:Scrooge MacDuck|'''Scrooge MacDuck''']]</span> <span style="color: #baa3d6;">[[User_talk:Scrooge MacDuck|⊕]]</span> 23:19, 8 October 2022 (UTC)
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+Although we have an in-depth explanation, I feel that for newcomers and casual users of the wiki, this most important policy of ours can be confusing. Despite [[Tardis:Canon policy]] existing, in my experience on other websites many seem to believe that an {{tlx|invalid}} tag totally disregards a source. Additionally, the lead of the page describes what it is for, but not what it actually is. As such, I think this summary using {{tlx|summ}} on the meaning of "validity" would be a helpful addition to the top of the page:
+{{summ| A '''valid source''' is one that [[Tardis:Changing policy|we as a wiki]] believe satisfactorily and intentionally describes information and events in the [[Doctor Who universe]]. If a source is marked '''invalid''', it is not because it is [[Tardis:Canon policy|"worth less" or "didn't happen"]]; it simply means that due to some aspect(s) of the nature of the source, we don't consider it able to be used as a reliable and actual account of the DWU.<br>Hence, two contradicting sources can be considered '''equally valid''', while one that seems like it fits in may not be for the reasons below.}}
+This is not a change to policy, merely a clarification of rules that are already in place. If you agree, disagree, or think this could be improved, please say so. The use of {{tlx|summ}} is also not strictly necessary, this could be part of the lead, but I think it would be the best way to implement this. [[User:Chubby Potato|Chubby Potato]] [[User talk:Chubby Potato|<span title="Talk to me">☎</span>]] 01:50, 11 October 2022 (UTC)