It Seems Some Experts are Motivated by Money, Not the Truth

In this day and age, it is very common for consumers to use search engines and other Internet resources, to seek-out information about products, opportunities and people. Although it contains a wealth of information, be forewarned that some of it may not be as credible, as we would like to believe.

Unfortunately, because the Web is largely unregulated, individuals have the ability to publish whatever content they desire, and often without question. This becomes the most concerning, when self-professed "experts" offer opinions and make comments, about companies, products or people, they have no experience with; or knowledge about.

Therefore, before accepting a post or comment as truth, I recommend that consumers be as thorough with the people who are offering-up expert opinions, as they are about the topic they are researching. With that being said, here are a few questions to ask yourself, before determining how much weight, should be placed on an "expert's" comment or answer:

1. Does the so-called expert have a profile pic?
2. Is the so-called expert using their real name?
3. What do the major search engines say about this person?
4. What credentials does the so-called expert possess?
5. Is the expert being compensated, for offering their opinion?

Regrettably, many of the so-called experts on forums and question/answer websites are asserting themselves as authorities on a wide range of subjects, that they have no mentionable education or experience in. And because most of the Q&A website do nothing to establish the credibilty of "expert" members, this practice is completely unregulated and extremely dangerous. What makes the situation worse, is that many of these experts are motivated to answer the question, by the promise of a monotary reward. In fact, it would seem that many of these "experts" want the money, more than the truth!