We must be careful what we read and not commit erroneous information to memory. Additionally we need to be careful when reading eBooks online. They say you can believe none of what you hear, most of what you read and all of what you see. In the future with more eBooks online and the quality of information on the Internet you should probably add to this quote. Believe none of what you hear, little of what you read and most of what you see? Why is this you say?

Well, most of our Television is questionable and somewhat misleading, the news is always slanted and full of spin, even in the no spin zone. Most of the information on the Internet is bunk and those who cannot get published will write eBooks to tell you how it is. My main point here is that writers should take more care into the eBooks they write to make sure the information is valid.

Recently a gentleman posted on a large online Think Tank Forum a chapter of his book. It was explaining the significance or time, space, soul and human mind. Unfortunately he was purporting a basic religious philosophy as scientific fact. One think tanker responded to this and stated:

Thank you for your Theories. I hope you do well selling your literature and Ebooks online and directing people to your website so you may sell them your books. I see your market appears to be folks who are only able to read one sentence or two at a time. I wish you well in this new religion you have created. I hope you will find the followers you need to help sell your books and gather future income in tithing or future eBooks you may write. I hope your salesy marketing and colorful techniques to generate interest in your theories and books help you sustain a living by coaxing people to send you money. I guess time will tell won't it? As it circles back around so you can repeat the past with your next salesy colorful marketing campaign.

Apparently the eBook writer had completely crossed the line and stated religious belief, as fact, when indeed it was not only a fictional work, it was scientifically incorrect, and the religion he basically made up was just about the most bizarre collection of proposals one could contemplate. So, next time you write an online eBook, get your facts straight or post it as fiction. Think on this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

Currently Lance is retired at age 40 and is running an Online Think Tank Forum while traveling North America. Perhaps considering something extremely challenging to do that will exercise his mind and utilize all his experiences, observations and skills. Any ideas?