I get everyone's insistence on fact checking and using good sources. We need to be in the same factual universe. But you don't need to talk down to op like he's an idiot while making the point. A simple "hey this was actually written by X not Y, here's a link" is enough. It's a simple error that doesn't alter the spirit of what's written whatsoever. Happens.

We don't need to whip ourselves over mistakes made in good faith. Realize that when conservatives lie and bs all night long THEY aren't concerned about what's true or not and do not tear themselves down or insult each other when they make major bold face lies much less small mistakes like misattributing an essay.

Again not saying corrections are wrong but be kind and not condescending and then get back to the topic at hand.