[Religion Moderator]

“Can you post the rule where this is required?”

It’s an unwritten “rule” for the standard of reasoned debate.

[StormPrepper]

It’s an unwritten “rule” for the standard of reasoned debate.

So it doesn't exist. You made up a rule and applied it only to me. hmmm...

It's a good practice in an informal setting to post references if you're quoting someone or attributing something to an individual. It's hardly a requirement to include footnotes with ever post on an informal discussion forum.