Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Sifting true from false

Many people fear computers as a tool of the devil, but that is not so. In fact, our web is a great tool to learn of many things. The important thing to remember is to be sure you know about your subject before you pass on it. There are many reports on the net that contain tips about how to fix things and do things. However consider the source. A poor source is wiki where anyone can post their ideas.

You must verify it or you could get bad info that will lead you astray. Vigilance can keep you from deceptive information. There are many techniques in investigate journalism to identify a hoax. Usually the truth will come out soon enough.

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