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Title: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: GingaNinja on January 02, 2008, 11:26:44 AM
I'm always like "Blahblahblah SOME FACT HERE blahblahblah"  Then some one goes, "Oh yeah?  and where'd you learn that?"  And I say, "The internet."  Then they say "ahaha, yeah and everything on the internet is true!"


IT IS!!


why
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Himu on January 02, 2008, 11:28:15 AM
Because sometimes it may of been an unreliable person, on the internet, spreading false information.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: NOA_Haunted on January 02, 2008, 11:46:47 AM
Quote from: Dahlia on January 02, 2008, 11:28:15 AM
Because sometimes it may of been an unreliable person, on the internet, spreading false information.
Thats what Wikipedia is...
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: musica.cards on January 02, 2008, 12:18:57 PM
Quote from: xXTheHaunted on January 02, 2008, 11:46:47 AM
Thats what Wikipedia is...

Even then, there are discussion pages to discuss any errors on the page.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Daddy on January 02, 2008, 01:13:09 PM
Just use me as a source.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Daphnia on January 02, 2008, 01:40:52 PM
When someone laughs at me, I just throw my foot at them.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Zack777 on January 02, 2008, 01:42:40 PM
God created wikipedia
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 01:44:09 PM
"OH EM GEE I WON FIVE IPHONES AND 8 PS3'S IT REALLY WORKS TRAI IT"

"LOL GIT NORTON"

"CLICK HERE TU MAKE UR PENOR BIGGUR"

"ya totally i got liek 14 dates man interwebz halps you get a gf."


Right.

Totally Reliable.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Feynman on January 02, 2008, 03:04:11 PM
The only time I have arguments like that is during class and I always use my teachers to confirm my facts.

or i can just say i saw it on the radio

Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 01:44:09 PM
ahhh shitburgers


You're an idiot.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 03:09:48 PM
Quote from: Bassir C. on January 02, 2008, 03:04:11 PM
The only time I have arguments like that is during class and I always use my teachers to confirm my facts.

or i can just say i saw it on the radio

You're an idiot.


The most part of the internet is porn. The other parts consist of "Get rich quick" schemes, Penis enlargement, and "GET STUFF FUR FREE" crap.

And then there is the < 1% part that is actual Fact. (This does not include Wikipedia.)
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Feynman on January 02, 2008, 03:11:06 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:09:48 PM
The most part of the internet is porn. The other parts consist of "Get rich quick" schemes, Penis enlargement, and "GET STUFF FUR FREE" crap.

And then there is the < 1% part that is actual Fact. (This does not include Wikipedia.)


where do you get your statistics
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 03:14:10 PM
Quote from: Bassir C. on January 02, 2008, 03:11:06 PM
where do you get your statistics


Experience.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Feynman on January 02, 2008, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:14:10 PM
Experience.


oh
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Zack777 on January 02, 2008, 03:17:53 PM
Quote from: Bassir C. on January 02, 2008, 03:04:11 PM
The only time I have arguments like that is during class and I always use my teachers to confirm my facts.

or i can just say i saw it on the radio

You're an idiot.

(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4622/ia3yp.jpg)
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 03:21:31 PM
Quote from: Bassir C. on January 02, 2008, 03:15:08 PM
oh


Can I ask you a question?

Why is it that, if the time ever comes that a person should argue with you to the point that they win the arguement, and your point is moot, that you can always find something to say, or a question to ask, or do something in reply, so that your point becomes un-moot, or the argument turns in your favor, or you make the other person look like an idiot?
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Himu on January 02, 2008, 03:26:18 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:14:10 PM
Experience.


oh
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: ncba93ivyase on January 02, 2008, 03:26:36 PM
Internet is more reliable than a book because info on the internet is always up to date.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: UnagiPower on January 02, 2008, 03:27:24 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:21:31 PM
Can I ask you a question?

Why is it that, if the time ever comes that a person should argue with you to the point that they win the arguement, and your point is moot, that you can always find something to say, or a question to ask, or do something in reply, so that your point becomes un-moot, or the argument turns in your favor, or you make the other person look like an idiot?


run on sentence, or too many commas, or moot, moot moot.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 03:30:03 PM
Quote from: Lawlz on January 02, 2008, 03:26:36 PM
Internet is more reliable than a book because info on the internet is always up to date.


No. Yes, the internet is up to date, but the book publishers wont give you the time of day if your book sucks. If your book is falsehood, they just say "buh-bye". The internet can be influenced and edited by pretty much Anyone. :^U
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 03:30:41 PM
Quote from: UnagiPower on January 02, 2008, 03:27:24 PM
run on sentence, or too many commas, or moot, moot moot.


Or maybe there aren't enough commas.

No.  edumacate;
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Himu on January 02, 2008, 03:31:00 PM
Quote from: Dahlia on January 02, 2008, 03:26:18 PM
oh
I had a good point, Bassir. ;-;
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: ncba93ivyase on January 02, 2008, 03:31:11 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:30:03 PM
No. Yes, the internet is up to date, but the book publishers wont give you the time of day if your book sucks. If your book is falsehood, they just say "buh-bye". The internet can be influenced and edited by pretty much Anyone. :^U
and publishers are all knowledgeable
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Feynman on January 02, 2008, 03:32:32 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:21:31 PM
Can I ask you a question?


you just did

Quote from: Dahlia on January 02, 2008, 03:31:00 PM
I had a good point, Bassir. ;-;


don't bother, baby
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: hotlikesauce. on January 02, 2008, 03:34:27 PM
Quote from: Lawlz on January 02, 2008, 03:31:11 PM
and publishers are all knowledgeable



Well, no.

I guess you're right. You can get anything in America if you have enough money. :^D
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: The artist formally known on January 03, 2008, 01:18:42 AM
Lawlz is gay

[spoiler]It's on the internet, it's true[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Snorkel on January 03, 2008, 12:44:14 PM
In all seriousness, I hate it when people say that Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. Yes, anyone can edit it. But did you know that the University of Chicago, among many other organisations, has done studies and proven more than once that it has a higher percentage of accuracy than the Encyclopedia Brittanica or any other encyclopedia?

niggers
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Selkie on January 03, 2008, 02:17:17 PM
I hate when the dumb bitch library lady goes on a rant about how Wikipedia isn't a reliable source simply because it's freely-edited.

It's also probably the most widely used and well-funded information source on the webbernet.

Also, the fact that the entries are monitored and kept under control, unlike personally owned freewebs sites.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Daddy on January 03, 2008, 03:33:42 PM
Quote from: Lawlz on January 02, 2008, 03:31:11 PM
and publishers are all knowledgeable

gideons is the best source
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: UnagiPower on January 03, 2008, 05:33:26 PM
Quote from: Valentrinne on January 03, 2008, 12:44:14 PM
In all seriousness, I hate it when people say that Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. Yes, anyone can edit it. But did you know that the University of Chicago, among many other organisations, has done studies and proven more than once that it has a higher percentage of accuracy than the Encyclopedia Brittanica or any other encyclopedia?

niggers


NY Times too.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Blaze-Senpai on January 03, 2008, 05:41:37 PM
Quote from: Valentrinne on January 03, 2008, 12:44:14 PM
In all seriousness, I hate it when people say that Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. Yes, anyone can edit it. But did you know that the University of Chicago, among many other organisations, has done studies and proven more than once that it has a higher percentage of accuracy than the Encyclopedia Brittanica or any other encyclopedia?

Thank you <3
Quote
niggers
edumacate;
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: CHAOS66 on January 03, 2008, 06:03:46 PM
Quote from: M!ppo on January 02, 2008, 03:14:10 PM
Experience.
Aha, you fell for the penis enlargements trick.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Selkie on January 03, 2008, 06:17:15 PM
Quote from: Valentrinne on January 03, 2008, 12:44:14 PM
In all seriousness, I hate it when people say that Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. Yes, anyone can edit it. But did you know that the University of Chicago, among many other organisations, has done studies and proven more than once that it has a higher percentage of accuracy than the Encyclopedia Brittanica or any other encyclopedia?

niggers


holy crap we were thinking the same thing :O  yes;


Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Zack777 on January 03, 2008, 08:44:14 PM
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3945/picture1ft6.jpg)
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Blaze-Senpai on January 03, 2008, 08:46:53 PM
Quote from: ZACK777 IS MUDKIPZ on January 03, 2008, 08:44:14 PM
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3945/picture1ft6.jpg)
I should really make this an "Up" Arrow.
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: musica.cards on January 03, 2008, 09:02:36 PM
Quote from: ZACK777 IS MUDKIPZ on January 03, 2008, 08:44:14 PM
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3945/picture1ft6.jpg)

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4381/snapper1199422862695hs3.png)
Title: Re: Why do people act like the internet isn't a reliable source for information?
Post by: Nyerp on January 04, 2008, 12:56:10 PM
Today my teacher was like "AND THAT'S WHY THE INTERNET IS DANGEROUS"

jerkbag; old people