Re: [TCLUG:15961] Internet myths

[rhankins@d.umn.edu]

> 3. Making Web pages is difficult. (The idea that follows is that if it's on
> a Web page, then whoever made it must be an expert and can be trusted.)

Whoah... the web is the biggest source of misinformation I think that
there is.  I'd emphasize that the quality of information on the web
can't compare (in general) to that from published materials.

In fact, it might be a good idea to suggest some ways of evaluating the
quality of information from a web source (does the source come from a
reputable magazine, or is it a home page on geocities?, is the author an
expert?  what are (his)|(her) credentials?)  Is the real name of the
author available?  Are there references?

Consider /. comments for example.  They're nicely formatted by the /.
engine, but they're not usually shining examples of accurracy and
verification of information.

-R

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