Posted by stjames on April 22, 2001, at 15:04:41
In reply to Re: Blocks because of alse inormation, posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2001, at 18:08:30
You're right, and this is territory I haven't wanted or thought I needed to be in much -- because Babblelanders do in fact come through. I learned very early just to trust the group. The thing is, I'm not sure how productive misinformation - > information - > misinformation - > information is, even if "balanced".
James here.....
This one bothers me, too. If someone posts information that to totally wrong and then several correct the misinformation does the mean the millions of people who come here will read the whole thread. Hardly. Most seem to read spots and many assume if it is printed it is true, esp. if the poster sounds like they know what they are saying, all the better.
There is nothing wrong with making a mistake here and there, but if every fact is wrong and your tpne harsh then I question your motives.
James
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