bobmac
Major Champion
As a large number of people now have access to the internet, is ''sorry, I didn't know'' still a valid excuse for getting things wrong?
I'm sorry, I didn't know.......
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Sorry i don't know
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Deleted member 21784
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Yes. People are still self centred and stupid. A great deal don't read up on anything and only believe what one source tells them
So defo it's an excuse
A poor one though but you can't help people it seems
Give them access to all the information in the world and still have people who think toilet roll panic buying is needed for a virus that doesn't make you go loo more.. and also you could just wash in shower
chrisd
Major Champion
Ah, but is it an excuse or is it a reason ?
Robster59
Tour Rookie
The internet is so full of disinformation that you can look all you want and find someone, somewhere, has posted something that agrees with what you think. I have this discussion with friends and family and when they show me something I ask where that has come from, who has posted it and where do they get their "facts" from.
Don Barzini
Assistant Pro
Depends what it is they've got wrong I suppose.
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Deleted member 16999
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Possibly. A lot of people have access to it but still don’t know how to use it, so without knowing the circumstances it’s difficult to give a definitive answer.
Exactly this. If someone asks me a question I don't cross reference every single time I reply. If it is of utmost importance then I would check my facts but there are many things where I have a reasonable knowledge but am happy to accept I could be wrong on a subject. The important thing then is to answer in a way that does not suggest your reply is absolute fact.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
I always say sorry when I hit the wrong button and forward an iffy F/Book message to the wrong person 
Still very valid. We don't know when the next question is coming, nor what its about nor the context. And with the best will in the world, if we research a subject we may not understand it fully.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I'm never wrong!
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I had to DQ someone from a comp last week because they walked off with their scorecard claiming they didn't know they had to hand it in. They were no beginner and there are clear instructions right next to the score entry terminal to sign your card and place it in the box that is clearly marked "score cards here".
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
Isn’t it wrong to assume that someone knows exactly the same stuff as you?
If we have freedom of speech, why shouldn’t we also have freedom of thought and knowledge otherwise we will all be preprogrammed robots.
I would suggest assuming someone should know what you know is just rude.
If we have freedom of speech, why shouldn’t we also have freedom of thought and knowledge otherwise we will all be preprogrammed robots.
I would suggest assuming someone should know what you know is just rude.
Russ_D
Club Champion
Never trust what you read on the internet. According to wikipedia a while ago Huddersfield Town were European Champions in the 70's!! 
bobmac
Major Champion
I don't think I assumed anything?
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
By asking "is ''sorry, I didn't know'' still a valid excuse for getting things wrong?" you appear to be assuming they should know the same as you or at least the answer.
Why else is there the need for the term "valid excuse"?
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
I found this on tinternet.
to err is human
People say to err is human to mean that it is natural for human beings to make mistakes. To err is human, and nobody likes a perfect person. Note: People sometimes use the whole expression to err is human, to forgive divine to mean that it is a very good thing to be able to forgive someone who does something wrong. Everyone admires her behaviour — after all, to err is human, to forgive divine. Note: This expression comes from an essay by Alexander Pope.
to err is human
People say to err is human to mean that it is natural for human beings to make mistakes. To err is human, and nobody likes a perfect person. Note: People sometimes use the whole expression to err is human, to forgive divine to mean that it is a very good thing to be able to forgive someone who does something wrong. Everyone admires her behaviour — after all, to err is human, to forgive divine. Note: This expression comes from an essay by Alexander Pope.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
This for me. You can't believe everything you read on the internet. Google will give you a quick answer on stuff, but you don't know where they've sourced it from. Being in the internet age doesn't mean we all have unquestionable facts to hand at all times.
bobmac
Major Champion
I hope by now most people know that every fact on the internet isn't necessarily true, but there are normally more than one reply to a Google search.
ColchesterFC
Journeyman Pro
Yes, if you've been asked a question and have to give an immediate response (however it should probably be qualified by "in my opinion" if you aren't sure). No, if you been asked a question and have time to research the answer before having to respond.
For example, a face to face discussion where you have been asked an opinion then you should have that fall back. If you've been emailed and asked to respond to a query then you've got time to make sure the info you give is correct and I don't think "sorry, I didn't know" is acceptable.
