joetapley said:
The key is to get the "discriminators" tuned. The out and out ******** merchants are reasonably easy to identify. At the other end of the spectrum the international level coaches with established reputations (The Rabska's, Frangilli's Li's etc.) aren't a problem. Between the two the "coach bloggses" you just have to be cautious and be the "man from Missouri" relying on the strength of the argument and supporting evidence.
Absolutely. Over time, you get to know who normally talks sense. That doesn't mean you should take what they say at face value - everyone screws up, at least once in a while. Just because the
source is unimpeachable, it doesn't mean the
information is correct...
The usual pattern I follow, on encountering information from someone I don't know, is to research their background. In particular, going through their history of past posts, in any forums you can find, can give an idea of both their credibility and other people's opinion of them. But remember to question everything, including your own closely held opinions... except when you shoot. There's no place for doubt, there.