Editing RetroTechCollection:Reliable technical sources (section)

== Red Flags and Unreliable Sources ==

=== Avoid These Source Types ===
'''Generally unreliable for technical documentation:'''

* '''Social media posts''' - Unless from verified official accounts
* '''Sales listings''' - eBay, Amazon, or commercial descriptions
* '''Unmoderated wikis''' - Sites without editorial oversight or fact-checking
* '''Anonymous sources''' - Technical claims without identified authors
* '''Clickbait sites''' - Content designed for traffic rather than accuracy

=== Warning Signs ===
'''Indicators of potentially unreliable information:'''

* Lack of specific technical details
* Claims without supporting evidence
* Obvious technical errors or inconsistencies
* Failure to cite original sources
* Sensationalized or exaggerated claims
* Commercial bias or promotional content