SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

TechCrunch vs The Verge — Discipline

How rigorously each source backs its factual claims with verifiable evidence.

By Published by Caslon MediaScored against methodology v0.1Scores last verified
Verdict

The Verge outscores TechCrunch on Citation Discipline by 5 points (C · 55 vs D · 50).

Tech News

TechCrunch

techcrunch.com
D·50
Rank #123 of 130 on Discipline

Mix of strong reporting + opinion + rumor; corrections page exists but inconsistent.

Higher Discipline
Tech News

The Verge

theverge.com
C·55
Rank #122 of 130 on Discipline

Mix of investigative + rumor + opinion; some pieces multi-sourced, many single-sourced from PR.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
TechCrunch
techcrunch.com
50D·50#123 / 130view →
The Verge
theverge.com
55C·55#122 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

TechCrunchD·50
Discipline · 50/100

Mix of strong reporting + opinion + rumor; corrections page exists but inconsistent.

The VergeC·55
Discipline · 55/100

Mix of investigative + rumor + opinion; some pieces multi-sourced, many single-sourced from PR.

Signals behind the Discipline score

TechCrunch
  • Reporting variance
    Some pieces single-sourced from PR; others multi-sourced.
The Verge
  • Format variance
    Long features vs. quick aggregation = inconsistent sourcing rigor.

Other dimensions for TechCrunch vs The Verge

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — The Verge leads
Modern Reference
tie (70)
Velocity
The Verge +3 pts

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Sources & references

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