We are asked to cite a reliable source or sources when we create a new pre-1700 profile. I take that to mean that we are citing a specific source for a baptism, marriage, burial or will (for example), with details about the information obtained from that source included in the biography.
Is it ok to provide a source which is probably reliable, in principle, but not necessarily accessible to other members and with no details included on the profile about what information that source contains which is relevant to the specific profile?
I checked under the help index, but wasn't able to find any guidance in there to assist me. Technically, as I read it, at the moment, someone can create a pre-1700 profile with just a name, a year of birth and add a 'reliable source' which others may not be able to access, and meet the pre-1700 guidelines. This doesn't seem to be in accordance with the spirit of the guidelines. It is particularly difficult if there may be no project to direct the person to coordinate with, or no location has been added to be able to identify a relevant project.
Can anyone guide me to a topic which is relevant in this situation that I might have missed? If not, do we need to make a minor change to the pre-1700 guidelines?
I hope I've explained myself clearly enough! Thanks a lot, Gillian