A Net Increase in Skepticism

Notable quote from Connie Chesner, who tracks Internet rumors and advises companies on coping with same: 'We have entered this skeptical age, and the longer people use the Internet and email, the more aware they become. Rumors and stories have hints of credibility but more people are starting to ask for the hard evidence and documentation. When a campy sounding story like a body in a hotel room appears, it may seem to be true but before people believe it, they want the evidence.' (Ottawa Citizen)