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To: SamAdams76
One thing I've noticed is that if one searches for info on subject X and reads a half-dozen of the results it seems 50% of them are lifted directly from Wikipedia. Inasmuch as that shows intellectual laziness or even a true shortage of info on any given subject there is also the real possibility of both accidental error and planted disinformation intended to intentionally mislead the readers. There's something jinky about an information source that is 'instantly' editable by anyone, even more so altered by someone with an agenda to fulfill--kind of like arguing with a three-year-old who must have its own way. I reckon the gist of my argument falls to what Reagan said--Trust, but verify. I did find a list of online encyclopedias, but it's from Wikipedia [I know, hypocritical me], hopefully at least, these info sources are not alterable by the public... And as always, due diligence applies to research as well, I've found it saves on mea culpas. ;)
17 posted on 12/10/2014 5:11:03 AM PST by W. (If government could truly create jobs communism would have worked the first time it was implemented.)
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To: W.
List of online encyclopedias D'oh!... Orange juice is not coffee.
18 posted on 12/10/2014 5:14:58 AM PST by W. (If government could truly create jobs communism would have worked the first time it was implemented.)
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