hitesh,
good post! I enjoyed reading it. I agree with
what you're saying.
I just had a comment on your conclusion.
>>They have no vested interest but you and I do.<<
True, they're trying to keep us happy so we come back
and read some more of their articles...
>>So we have to rely on our own research and not ignore
signs that are staring at our faces.<<
I agree. A person has to rely on his own research no
matter what...even if one thinks the analyst or journalist
is trying to be honest.
But, I think there are some good analyst and journalist from
who we can all profit. But they're in the minority, it
seems. Doing our own research takes a lot of time and
effort. If we find somebody we can trust, it can make the
job easier. This also applies to SI were people are
trying to collect information from each other.
After I become knowledgeable about some area, then I can
better understand whether somebody is more interested in
winning a popularity contest, or if their trying hard to
find the truth....just as you were able to do with the Ascend
reporter. Now that you possibly set him straight, he may
try to do his research a little more honestly, and when he
comes up with some good ideas, you might be more trusting
and not have to double and triple check it yourself.
So, I guess what I'm saying, is that there are some
good honest journ. & anal., but we have to put in the
work to find out where they are. Hopefully, with interactions
like this on SI, it will be easier to locate these
better sources of truthfullness. It'll save us a lot of time
in the long run. |
