Lies! Lies! and Suckers
John C. Dvorak,
P.C. Magazine,
Feb 26, 2004
Hm. John C. Dvorak argues that "The Internet is not a bastion of truth and freedom, it's a pit of horror and lies. It's geared up to become a mechanism of tyranny and madness." Nice example, though, as he argues that "trying to determine the exact wording of the 'bumpy ride' quote said by Bette Davis in the movie All About Eve is another amusing Internet exercise... Go to Google and search for 'Betty Davis bumpy ride' or 'All About Eve quotes.'" Spelling the actor's name correctly produces better results, of course, but I have to ask, is this the fault of the internet? I mean, would there be any doubt at all were the script for the movie posted on the net for all to see? When you are left with nothing but speculation, then of course you increase the chances of error, but this error is caused not by those who speculate, but by those who have the knowledge and won't share it. Dvorak is right, but he blames the wrong party. Oh, and while I'm at it, try the same test using any other medium - television, newspapers, radio - and let me know how your search goes. Piffle, I say.
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