How do we deal with misinformation on AR?

I have in the past requested in a comment the direct source of the incorrect information, preferably a link to verifiable information.

I have in the past sent a contact.

I have tried not to embarrass anyone, but I do think incorrect information needs to be corrected.

Others have more directly and openly pointed out the error, frequently with excessive rhetoric.

Not my style, but incorrect information should not be allowed unchecked.

My opinion.

Richard

Bryce-

If it was my Blog that was "full of holes" I would appreciate a comment stating your views and therefor we could initiate a dialog. But that is just me, I appreciate feedback though don't get as much as I would like here on AR, hope I am not opening the floodgates here =0)

I think it depends on the nature of the blog and the nature of the error. 

Many issues are open to interpretation.  What some might regard as fact is more a point of view.  However, if you are talking about patent misinformation regarding legal issues - that's another matter.  It should be addressed.

However, what Faina says is important.  Some blogs are strictly for marketing.  No one wants to be called "wrong" in front of potential clients and that may be why they are less than open to your suggestions.

I both send and receive emails of error courtesy. An error is different from purposefully remaining wrong. REgards,

Bryce - how would you want others to deal with the same situation if it were you who had posted just plain wrong information? 

Bryce, to be honest, I like your third option!;-)

On a more serious note, I personally would communicate privately my thoughts...to the perpetrator! ;-)

Bryce,

I think you have to keep all three options in your repitoir.  Then you select the tool according to the individual you are addressing.  it's not a one size/option fits all.

Bryce, I feel your pain. Have had the same experience and find that it is best to simply avoid the individual and write your own post. Sooner or later others will realize that they are full of hot air, egotistical and down right wrong. And if they don't...oh well.

Now, I'd love to know what was wrong about photography that you read and get the air cleared. No need to say what you read or by whom you read it just let us all know what the "right" thing is. 

Bryce... you certainly have a decision here.... Go with what your heart says is the right thing to do. Either one should be fine. If you correct them.. then they would be correct.. if not.. you post a correct one.. theirs is still wrong.

If it was minor, or a difference of opinion, I might post in comments. Something big I would probably send the correct info in an Email.

You should let the blogger knows so he/she can correct it.

Great question with some great feedback. So what did you do, did you email this person or make a comment on their blog?

I would casually mention it in the comments...nicely of course. You never know what kind of response you are going to get back.

Emailing is always good.

Giant Robotic Weasels on AR got people  thinking and discussing in a nice way.  What valuable pets to have.

Seeing it differently is different than being incorrect.  Points of view cannot be incorrect.  Actually doing something mechanically, methodically can be incorrect.  OR do you just agree to disagree?  I'm actually all for correcting them in the comments, but then that can set off a agressive tone as no one likes being corrected in public.  How about a re-blog correction?  You post the correction & reblog to the mistake?  Let loose the robotic weasels on them!

Bryce. I would email him and let him know exactly your thoughts. That would be the moral thing to do first. Royal..

Set 'em straight....I like option 2.  I had a guy who actually plaigerized an article of mine and so I just called him out on my blog and protected his name as a courtesy....but the "fake" name sounded awfully similar:)

Bryce,I know what you mean. There's an agent who says she has been in real estate since 1974 and the neighborhood specialist.  This same agent has actually made snide remarks that are false  on her blog and been asked to remove them.

Sometimes life has a way of making a big world, a small world. Just this week I had a revealing session with Meg, a Realtor in our office. It seems Meg represented this so called agent with  34 years of real estate experience when she moved here from Minneapolis.  This so called agent had never practiced real estate and got her license when she moved here just 5 years ago.

Yet, she advertises that she's been in real estate since 1974 and with all this vast experience she is now the neighborhood specialist... hmmm

My guess is that typically people who do stuff like don't feel good about themselves. Yes, it's false advertising and yes, I suppose I could come out and point the finger or even report her but I guess you have to ask yourself...is she or it really worth it?

So the dilemma is still unanswered...maybe you just have to follow your conscience.

If they have a contact number, simply call and most people are very understanding.

Very NEEDED suggestions!:)

Incorrect posts.....I noticed some. Well, i think, some people just copy and paste without verifying the information ( often i see it with statistics......My guess, those people don't actually care......Point system can be tricky sometimes, right?