Web Hoaxes

Well, after reading the article, “Web Hoaxes, Counterfeit Sites, and other Spurious Information on the Internet,” it was very surprising to see some of the major network television stations included in this discussion of accusations. The accusations being stated were the misconceptions, lies, and distortions of information. This information varies from major events broadcasted on major networks such as ESPN or CNN to simple harmless stories of a deer and a vest. Although, the information that is being presented is coming from websites on the Internet that are not only misleading but dishonest. The validity of the information that is given off from these sites is not credible and not scholarly. There needs to be careful and close consideration in the evaluation process of these Hoax sites. These sites are created every day with no peer reviews or annual subscription needed to view. It does not take much to create a website, but it does take a long reviewed process to be published in a scholarly journal. Obviously, for your serious information one should consult the information in an accredited journal. On the other hand it is very easy and convenient to consult the Internet when needing quick reliable information. So, when using the Internet there should be some research done on who created the website and who posts the information on the site. These creators and writers should be evaluated by their credentials to determine if they are reliable. If we can stop using these hoax websites then maybe there will be less of them to choose from.