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Message: (NBC) Googling something does not make it true
Changed By: Red_Lightnin!
Change Date: March 23, 2011 05:36PM
(NBC) Googling something does not make it true
Change Date: March 23, 2011 05:36PM
(NBC) Googling something does not make it true
I would like to make a respectful request of fellow Pedro's Board users that we stop using the "I Googled" argument to support our point of view. I certainly value when people post links or pointers to good articles that discuss facts, pros/cons, personal experiences, etc., but I have noticed a disturbing uptick in the number of posters supporting their arguments (whatever they may be) by saying: "I Googled it and get tons of hits."
I Googled "My Cat Looks Like Hitler" and got 479,000 hits, including photos. I am not going to claim that cat-owners are Nazis.
So I would like to respectfully ask my fellow enthusiasts that when we get into arguments about quality (good or bad), service (good or bad), value for money (or not), and what mods are worth doing, that we stick to reputable publications or source materials.
Just my two cents worth. Flame suit on.
I Googled "My Cat Looks Like Hitler" and got 479,000 hits, including photos. I am not going to claim that cat-owners are Nazis.
So I would like to respectfully ask my fellow enthusiasts that when we get into arguments about quality (good or bad), service (good or bad), value for money (or not), and what mods are worth doing, that we stick to reputable publications or source materials.
Just my two cents worth. Flame suit on.
Original Message
Author: Red_Lightnin!Date: March 23, 2011 05:29PM
(NBC) Googling something does not make it true
I would like to make a respectful request of fellow Pedro's Board users that we stop using the "I Googled" argument to support our point of view. I certainly value when people post links or pointers to good articles that discuss facts, pros/cons, personal experiences, etc., but I have noticed a disturbing uptick in the number of posters supporting their arguments (whatever they may be) by saying: "I Googled it and get tons of hits."
I Googled "My Cat Looks Like Hitler" and got 479,000 hits, including photos. I am not going to claim that cat-owners are Nazis.
So I would like to respectfully ask my fellow enthusiasts that when we get into arguments about quality (good or bad), service (good or bad), value for money (or not), and what mods are worth doing, that we stick to reputable publications or source materials.
Just my two cents worth.
I Googled "My Cat Looks Like Hitler" and got 479,000 hits, including photos. I am not going to claim that cat-owners are Nazis.
So I would like to respectfully ask my fellow enthusiasts that when we get into arguments about quality (good or bad), service (good or bad), value for money (or not), and what mods are worth doing, that we stick to reputable publications or source materials.
Just my two cents worth.