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Subject: Re: [TMG] Re: Questionable Source Cites; Internet
Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 12:21:50 EDT
In a message dated 8/3/02 10:57:50 AM Central Daylight Time,
writes:
> Overall my attitude is just the opposite to that of AGH3RD. I feel it is
> my *duty* to validate any information I recieve from the internet (or
> indeed any other source). If its presentation does not provide me with
> the means to do this then I will do one of two things:
Perhaps I should have been clearer in my post. I have no problems with sites
that have no sources but a notice of some type that they are available. That
serves to open communication and helps both parties.
I was talking about those that show no sources and when contacted about them
have nothing to offer except "off the web or some gedcom I think".
I also agree about verification of sources once obtained- altho after I've
worked with a person over a period of time and previous sources have verified
ok I do tend to accept their sources with more confidence and may not check
every one. After all until I verify it I'll be listing them as the source.
After that I'll list the original document with a note listing the person who
provided me the info as the source of the source.
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