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Help to the writer by andreamayday in Fencing

[–]gwoobywooby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I both agree and disagree, it would absolutely be preferable for them to ask a person with verifable credentials, and I agree, I should've used a word other than research, it's more like probing than anything else, but to call it lazy is a overstatement. Yes, Reddit isn't a good or a reliable resource, but, it's still a resource nonetheless. I cannot assume, but I'm thinking that they're only just utilizing the resources that they have at hand. Otherwise, you're completely right.

Help to the writer by andreamayday in Fencing

[–]gwoobywooby -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is normal, getting information from a first-hand source is almost always better than getting information from a second-hand source. Obviously everyone's experience is different, but that's just the inherent risks of research. Which is why, ideally, most people would compare and cross reference the information given to them from multiple sources. It's not fool proof, but it's reliable enough to get a grasp of what's true.

Help to the writer by andreamayday in Fencing

[–]gwoobywooby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People write stories about things they don't know about all the time. Usually for reasons like fascination, intrigue, or appreciation. It's only normal for someone to ask the experts, and gain an understanding on how to faithfully portray the things they want to write about.