A little context about the author, as it may have a bearing on this particular project:
https://twitter.com/KoenSwinkels
> What are the sources for the information in the database?
> InfluenceWatch
> Wikispooks
> SourceWatch
> On Think Tanks
> Conservative Transparency
> ProPublica
> Duke Reporters’ Lab
Does that have any bearing on facts revealed by this extension?
Also truly ask yourself: Would you post this exact comment had he been (seemingly) of a different political alignment?
> We did the research for you and compiled a database
Given that I am relying on this person and his editorial decisions, this sort of thing is very relevant to me. It might affect what data he chooses to include or exclude, and what he is willing to treat as reliable or unreliable. Needless to say, his usage of Wikispooks as a source does not inspire confidence.
CNN being a poor source doesn’t make this browser extension a better one. In fact CNN being bad has zero bearing on the quality and accuracy of this source or Wikipedia or Bellingcat or anything else that doesn’t use the same methodology and primary sources as CNN.
Yes. If the information is derived from questionable sources, that makes the information itself questionable.
> Also truly ask yourself: Would you post this exact comment had he been (seemingly) of a different political alignment?
Probably not, but that's fine; you're here.