Why don't some authors take the time to check the facts in their Hubs before publishing them?
I've read several Hubs that contain information that is incorrect. Those authors that don't check the facts in their articles before publishing them are doing a disservice to themselves and their readers.
I agree. I try to make sure all my information is correct. Of course, sometimes it may change after publishing.
So many people also don't proofread before publishing. I have seen hubs with glaring spelling mistakes in the title months after they have been published.
A lack of caring or of knowledge, or of both. Luckily, they typically have a lower score. (In most cases!)
Sometimes writers need help especially with Eng language. There are people who do this for a fee. Some may not be skilled in research. If they cannot do this they should wait until they improve before taking on writing career. Get help, take courses or whatever they need. Being a good researcher is not easy for many people. Others may be in a hurry and not take the time. All these flaws need improvement.
This is a tough question, I think any answer would be speculation, as it's impossible to get into the minds of these authors. The only thing we do know is that they got it wrong. Why didn't they check is anyone's guess. But my guess would be poor workflow. From the inception to the final conclusion, somewhere along the way, "check facts" was not included.
The internet is filled with erroneous information. It is something that has become normal
How is truth verified? There are different possible answers to what the facts are typically. For instance, Paul Revere only went a few miles to warn people about the British invading army. Israel Bissel went hundreds of miles and warned nearly every state. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow found it much easier to rhyme the name of Paul Revere than Israel Bissel for his poem about the event. Now everyone thinks that Paul Revere did his famous midnight ride and if you try to tell them otherwise you are considered an idiot.
"It isn't what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you know for sure that just ain't so!" --Will Rogers
My answer to your question is, maybe they think they are right?
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by Jim Higgins 12 years ago
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by skylergreene 11 years ago
Do you ever let your Hubs sit unpublished for a day or two before publishing them?
by Sleepylog 12 years ago
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by imkd 13 years ago
Why my all hubs gone unpublished because of substandard?If my hubs have some issue then it should tell us before publishing. or someone is here who violate our hubs. That is why I don't like to use hub pages.
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