Snopes.com Rant
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
From: DETROIT, (formerly Eaton County, Michigan)
Snopes.com Rant
I always see people flee to this site to discover that a story is untrue.
Really? So in fact, you are doubting something you are reading on the internet and believing something else you read on the internet?
Interesting... discuss?
Really? So in fact, you are doubting something you are reading on the internet and believing something else you read on the internet?
Interesting... discuss?
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,121
Likes: 0
From: Hammer Lane
Originally Posted by l-menace
I always see people flee to this site to discover that a story is untrue.
Really? So in fact, you are doubting something you are reading on the internet and believing something else you read on the internet?
Interesting... discuss?
Really? So in fact, you are doubting something you are reading on the internet and believing something else you read on the internet?
Interesting... discuss?
Great point; and, one I've thought of many times. What makes these guys the last word? It's certainly an powerful tool for internet ****** though.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
From: Westminster, CO
I'd rather be an Internet Pric than spread false information to serve a point.
I agree with what CrAz3D said, and if Snopes reported false information there would be sites like Snopessucks.com to tell you about it.
I agree with what CrAz3D said, and if Snopes reported false information there would be sites like Snopessucks.com to tell you about it.
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
From: DETROIT, (formerly Eaton County, Michigan)
Originally Posted by CrAz3D
Snopes gives a story that generally makes more sense than the Internet rumor story.
It also provides sources that back up their claims.
It also provides sources that back up their claims.
I can make up convincing sources also.
(just playing devil's advocate here)
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,121
Likes: 0
From: Hammer Lane
Originally Posted by UrbanCowboy
I'd rather be an Internet Pric than spread false information to serve a point.
I agree with what CrAz3D said, and if Snopes reported false information there would be sites like Snopessucks.com to tell you about it.
I agree with what CrAz3D said, and if Snopes reported false information there would be sites like Snopessucks.com to tell you about it.
Not everyone who uses Snopes is a *****. Some people have something called tact. Ever heard of it?
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
From: Westminster, CO
Originally Posted by Odin's Wrath
Not everyone who uses Snopes is a *****. Some people have something called tact. Ever heard of it?
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Eugene, Oregon
Originally Posted by l-menace
I always see people flee to this site to discover that a story is untrue.
Really? So in fact, you are doubting something you are reading on the internet and believing something else you read on the internet?
Interesting... discuss?
Really? So in fact, you are doubting something you are reading on the internet and believing something else you read on the internet?
Interesting... discuss?
Yes intelligent, thinking people do "flee" to snopes or other urban legend sites to find out what the truth really is. The facts that are posted there are then verified with second party links and sources.
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,097
Likes: 0
From: DETROIT, (formerly Eaton County, Michigan)
Originally Posted by vader716
I dont understand the snopes resentment. Who wants to post or email information thinking its correct when it isnt? Ignorance is bliss but information is better.
Because people treat it like it is the word of GOD.
Personally, the main reason I use the internet is entertainment.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,079
Likes: 0
From: Pikesville, MD
Originally Posted by l-menace
Because people treat it like it is the word of GOD.
Personally, the main reason I use the Internet is entertainment.
Personally, the main reason I use the Internet is entertainment.
For the record I use the Internet primarily for information....entertainment is a distant second.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,209
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge, La
Good example of Snopes in Action. There were some Sheep here @ work ( Women who believe everything they read/see on net ) Who were talking about "Air Force One" being tagged. And about how if they cant keep "Air Force One" safe how can the military keep us safe from anything. I heard this and tried to tell them the video was a fake but got told i was incorrect. So me being the nice guy I am ( I gotta prove people wrong when they are) proceeded to e-mail them all the link to snopes about this. Now they can discuss something a little less anti military
Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Yukon, Canada
Originally Posted by Kool Aid
Yeah......it's just like running to a Dictionary.
How do we know if the words are spelled correctly in a Dictionary?
Rats.......now I have a headache.
How do we know if the words are spelled correctly in a Dictionary?
Rats.......now I have a headache.