On: Grandma Gatewood

[saagarjha]

This site has a lot of flaws but sometimes it’s really the best :)

[xenophonf → saagarjha]

You would do well to be more skeptical. We have no way to verify the truth of that commenter's assertions.

[turrican → xenophonf]

Why be skeptical? The commenter has nothing to gain and just shared some cool facts about a fun but unimportant (to most of us) article.

There’s not much motive to lie and even if there was, it’s harmless.

[xenophonf → turrican]

Why be credulous? The commenter stands to gain respect and influence in this community by spreading plausible fictions.

That's not harmless. They could use that unwarranted cachet to influence discussions here in ways that would negatively impact our community. I'm a little surprised I have to argue here in favor of people having integrity.

[caitline222 → xenophonf]

I don’t know what I can do to prove I’m related to her besides give you my actual identity. It’s Caitlin Gatewood Edwards. I have some pretty public profiles on social media that have other family members linked that are also direct descendants. We’re a pretty large family.

[caitline222 → turrican]

You’ve basically nailed it. A friend who’s on the site sent me this, I saw the comment asking if any direct descendants were on, and thought I’d help answer some questions.