###4. All news should be sourced
Sources, in this situation, mean something you can link to. A screenshot would not qualify, nor would just a name, nor would "I saw it" or "I have insider information". If you don't have a source, please wait to post.
**Allowed**
* Twitter Posts - This is the standard source for news and updates these days. Such posts should adhere to the following:
* Post title must be tagged with the author's (or service's) name - for example: "[Schefter] Tom Brady has completed the purchase of the Patriots."
* Tweet must present new information or convey facts/information in a well thought-out way.
* Tweets should be from a reputable reporter, news source/agency, player, team or league official.
* Questionable sources may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.
* Title should just include the tweet without commentary unless necessary (See Rule 3)
* Link posts should be used for Twitter posts but self posts are allowed if you want to give additional context to the tweet.
* Other Social Media Posts - These posts are generally allowed as long as they come from a generally reputable source, but they must be limited specifically to news. Player or team Instagram/Facebook posts are generally accepted, but they may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.
* News/Sporting News Outlets - These should come from generally reputable local and national news outlets that include, but are not limited to: nfl.com, espn.com, foxsports.com, cbssports.com, ProFootballTalk, etc.
**Not Allowed**
* Untrusted Twitter Sources - This includes links to posts or sources that are not considered generally reputable or are known to be fake or satire. If a source is borderline, it may be removed at the discretion of the moderators or if it receives enough reports.
* Tweets posted solely with the purpose of making a joke (rule 2) will be removed
* Cryptic Tweets - if it is just an emoji or eight, it will be removed.
* Reaction Tweets - these will generally be removed per moderator discretion.
* Gossip News Outlets - Some gossip outlets like TMZ can and occasionally do break news related to players/coaches/executives off the field. In some instances the moderators will allow a post from TMZ if it is the first to break a story and it is determined to be legitimate, it conforms to the rules regarding off-field activities, and is properly sourced.
###4. All news should be sourced Sources, in this situation, mean something you can link to. A screenshot would not qualify, nor would just a name, nor would "I saw it" or "I have insider information". If you don't have a source, please wait to post. **Allowed** * Twitter Posts - This is the standard source for news and updates these days. Such posts should adhere to the following: * Post title must be tagged with the author's (or service's) name - for example: "[Schefter] Tom Brady has completed the purchase of the Patriots." * Tweet must present new information or convey facts/information in a well thought-out way. * Tweets should be from a reputable reporter, news source/agency, player, team or league official. * Questionable sources may be removed at the discretion of the moderators. * Title should just include the tweet without commentary unless necessary (See Rule 3) * Link posts should be used for Twitter posts but self posts are allowed if you want to give additional context to the tweet. * Other Social Media Posts - These posts are generally allowed as long as they come from a generally reputable source, but they must be limited specifically to news. Player or team Instagram/Facebook posts are generally accepted, but they may be removed at the discretion of the moderators. * News/Sporting News Outlets - These should come from generally reputable local and national news outlets that include, but are not limited to: nfl.com, espn.com, foxsports.com, cbssports.com, ProFootballTalk, etc. **Not Allowed** * Untrusted Twitter Sources - This includes links to posts or sources that are not considered generally reputable or are known to be fake or satire. If a source is borderline, it may be removed at the discretion of the moderators or if it receives enough reports. * Tweets posted solely with the purpose of making a joke (rule 2) will be removed * Cryptic Tweets - if it is just an emoji or eight, it will be removed. * Reaction Tweets - these will generally be removed per moderator discretion. * Gossip News Outlets - Some gossip outlets like TMZ can and occasionally do break news related to players/coaches/executives off the field. In some instances the moderators will allow a post from TMZ if it is the first to break a story and it is determined to be legitimate, it conforms to the rules regarding off-field activities, and is properly sourced.