SourceScore
DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite

The Verge vs Wired — Discipline

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

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

Wired outscores The Verge on Citation Discipline by 23 points (B · 78 vs C · 55).

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.

Higher Discipline
Tech News

Wired

wired.com
B·78
Rank #110 of 130 on Discipline

Editorial standards + named-author bylines + multi-source reporting; mix of deep features + shorter aggregation.

Global rank · Discipline

SourceScoreGradeRankDetail
The Verge
theverge.com
55C·55#122 / 130view →
Wired
wired.com
78B·78#110 / 130view →

Why these Discipline scores

The VergeC·55
Discipline · 55/100

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

WiredB·78
Discipline · 78/100

Editorial standards + named-author bylines + multi-source reporting; mix of deep features + shorter aggregation.

Signals behind the Discipline score

The Verge
  • Format variance
    Long features vs. quick aggregation = inconsistent sourcing rigor.
Wired
  • Format variance
    Long features vs. quicker tech-news posts have different sourcing depth.

Other dimensions for The Verge vs Wired

SourceScore Index
Composite head-to-head — Wired leads
Modern Reference
Wired +10 pts
Velocity
The Verge +8 pts

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Sources & references

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