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Generally it is not a good idea to quote personal essays as if they were Misplaced Pages approved policy. Essays can be generated without much dabate and give the appearance of Misplaced Pages policy that has been thoroughly vetted. Generally, it is not a good idea to quote personal essays as though they are Misplaced Pages approved policy. Essays can be written without much - if any - debate, as opposed to Misplaced Pages policy that has been thoroughly vetted. Giving a link to an essay without explanation risks misrepresenting it as more than it is - the opinion of one or more editors.

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This is an essay on Misplaced Pages:Essay policy.
It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Misplaced Pages contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Misplaced Pages's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints.
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Generally, it is not a good idea to quote personal essays as though they are Misplaced Pages approved policy. Essays can be written without much - if any - debate, as opposed to Misplaced Pages policy that has been thoroughly vetted. Giving a link to an essay without explanation risks misrepresenting it as more than it is - the opinion of one or more editors.

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