How many outgoing links are reasonable per page?

[anush]

The rule of thumb is to create relevant outbound links that will provide your visitors in-depth information about similar topics or offer them unique commentary on existing resources rather then focusing the number of links. While creating external links you need to very careful, please don’t link to irrelevant or Non authoritative sites, as this can negatively impact your website

You made a valid point. But there has to be restrain in out going backlink numbers.