Thu Jan 14, 2021, 06:24 PM

I just read a post about fact checking. Need some advice.

Is there a fact checking site that resolves questions quickly?
Is it necessary to be a member?
Which ones are the most reliable?

I’ve found that when I go to sites, I’m either unable to ask the question, or, there is no answer. How am I to be accurate if I pose the question?

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I just read a post about fact checking. Need some advice. (Original post)	Firestorm49	Jan 2021	OP
well, for starters....	Roland99	Jan 2021	#1
Thanks. That's what I've been doing for the most part.	Firestorm49	Jan 2021	#2
Snopes is a good start.	marble falls	Jan 2021	#3
Sometimes just a quick search, Google or DuckDuckGo or whatever	lettucebe	Jan 2021	#4
Unfortunately it happens occasionally.	Firestorm49	Jan 2021	#5

Response to Firestorm49 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 06:29 PM

Roland99 (52,748 posts)

1. well, for starters....

I believe those post in question today is pretty easy to examine

it was a random twitter account (not a verified/blue check) and searching for keywords found NO other locations w/that news

just have to use your google skills or search the social media sites and start looking at who's posting what.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 06:36 PM

Firestorm49 (3,241 posts)

2. Thanks. That's what I've been doing for the most part.

I was trying to find a fast, quick way to save time.

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Response to Firestorm49 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 06:36 PM

marble falls (45,866 posts)

3. Snopes is a good start.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:28 PM

lettucebe (1,930 posts)

4. Sometimes just a quick search, Google or DuckDuckGo or whatever

will give clues -- many times I've been about to post and did a quick search only to find links showing the info was not true. It's worth it. I feel really foolish when I realize I posted something that was not true.

I just read a post about fact checking. Need some advice.

1. well, for starters....

2. Thanks. That's what I've been doing for the most part.

3. Snopes is a good start.

4. Sometimes just a quick search, Google or DuckDuckGo or whatever

5. Unfortunately it happens occasionally.