Checking Online Sources


One way would be to use Lett's acronym "FiLCHeRS." I enjoy the ease of using Wikipedia. But there are a lot of limitations. First of all, anyone can add to it's content. While the additions are reviewed and evaluated by Wiki, some crap could still be there. Journalists (worth their salt) use three (3) sources. That is how I approach online information. OnFriday when Indymac Bank closed their doors I ran to my laptop (I have (had) a savings account there). I first "googled" "Indymac Bank," I read a short synopsis then went to the "Yahoo" and did the same thing. Lastly, I went to the "FDIC" government page and read what they had posted about Indy. I did not go to any source or information released byIndyMac bank itself. At this point I wouldn't believe what they had to say.