Damn it people. It\u2019s not 1980.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saying \u201cI heard\u201d and then referencing a fact simply does not cut it any more. There are ways to discover if what you \u201cheard\u201d (and that\u2019s questionable) is true or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So don\u2019t say \u201cI heard the Hamilton County, Ohio courthouse burned\u201d and then state a year. Find out from a reputable online source first before you share any such comments or \u201cfacts.\u201d And then, include that source in your reference to the fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t say \u201cI heard the birth certificates for Dawson County, Nebraska, start in xxx year\u201d without checking first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I started research over 40 years ago, the ability to quickly confirm basic facts was not nearly as easy as it is today\u2026particularly if a library with a significant reference collection was not nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHearing\u201d is different from \u201cknowing.\u201d Even if you know, it doesn\u2019t hurt to perform a quick check to make certain your knowledge is correct. Memories can be incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s time to stop sharing facts you ‘\u201cheard\u201d and start sharing facts you can back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a difference between saying “I heard my Grandma had a baby with the neighbor and I heard the county charges $16.00 for a death certificate.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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