# Best practices for requesting cites

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I’ll modify your list with my own recommendation to [avoid being considered trolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-that-end-of-democracy-talk/956796/135):

1. Request a cite.
2. If cites are provided, **acknowledge them and make a good faith effort and considering them**.
3. If the conversation is still not productive (or to your liking), just drop it.

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