Who Educates ?

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Originally posted by CiScO

metalman, I basically taught myself all I know, which is why I donno sheet. Read lotsa books, post in a couple forums and have spent "mocho dinero" and have gotten burnt plenty. On the other hand I have also acquired some real special stuff--some even might be considered rare stuff special stuff--But educating? You really have to educate yourself. I listen (read) in forums from those who are experts, those experts "wannabees" they know who they are, and then I listen the most to the average joe--guys like you--Guys like you and others in here I learn more than books--and of course actual buying and grading on the fly-Of course lotsa reading in the internet, you know what? I still donno sheet LOL-

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Cisco
With all those "sheets" in your last post I am going to have to check with your better half & I don't mean Barber or Kennedy & find out if you have changed the "sheets" on your bed or she is doing all the house work.

But you make my point to be educated we first need to take personal responsibility and put forth some effort.

I understand the personal responibility to learn,, I understand the value that can be found in each post created on a forum such as this, I do not disagree with any of the things said in this tread and I appreciate the responses.

as my confidence level increases I find it much easier to discern which information and which posters I can have confidence in and who's opinions I take into consideration in my personal knowledge base ,,

I derive this confidence based on several criteria.

The initial information given.
The content and detail of that information.
The proof references that are given for the information.
The follow up to questions asked to clarify the information.
The expertise in a specific area or series.

Thanks everyone for the responses and insights !!

Rick