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Digging For Truth Online Is Up To You

Posted by timothy on from the and-here's-a-shovel dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released the second annual report on obstacles to the free flow of information online. Vint Cerf wrote the forward, where he argues it is the responsibility of every citizen to test the truth of information on the Web, and draw attention to incorrect information, rather than the government's responsibility to dictate the 'truth.' ZDNet Australia has an article on the report."

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  1. Holy shit! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Does that mean I must aquire common sense?

    1. Re:Holy shit! by sould · · Score: 4, Funny
      Does that mean I must aquire common sense?


      No - it just means you have to check facts found on the internet by asking in slashdot forums (always truthful) before acting upon them.

  2. Should I believe? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    How can I "trust" this statement?



    Mother, Should I Trust the Government?

    1. Re:Should I believe? by Telecommando · · Score: 4, Funny

      I didn't see anything about it on Fox News.

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  3. I understand completely. by Prince_Ali · · Score: 4, Funny

    So if it is +5 informative it is true?

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  4. Easy by jmaatta · · Score: 1, Funny

    If you're not sure whether you should trust something you read from the net, just post the site to slashdot and read the comments after a few hours.

  5. Uh oh... by bad_fx · · Score: 2, Funny

    Moreover, where disinformation or misinformation exists, thoughtful citizens have a responsibility to draw attention to the problem, possibly even to provide information to counteract the bad data.

    Oh no! I just hope no one finds out about slashdot or they'll have a field day!

    Oh... hang on a sec... No... my mistake, I was thinking of the NYT.

  6. We need a new /. moderation... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    +1 True

  7. truth from the internet? by qu4rtz · · Score: 2, Funny

    I dunno. I'm still waiting for one of The Onion's horoscopes to be accurate..... What do you mean they're not serious?

  8. Re:Not True? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Pah, hydrogen hydroxide is nothing compared to the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide. Your mother needs to get her priorities straight!

  9. Re:Which culture by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Je n'ai pas une idee.