Learning how to evaluate online info by Lateral Reading. A necessary skill

[JustGene]

8. This is necessary stuff

This comes naturally to me (watched the Internet grow up+natural skeptic).
I always do this (even here)
Many people fall into BS and don't check (guess how I know)
It takes time and can be hard, but worth it.
I try to side step my own bias (this is usually the culprit if I get stung)
Even if you like a story, especially if you like it -verify, don't trust.
This should be taught by 3rd grade.
I know people here are savvy, I just think this is too important to not be addressed.
This is a piece of what got us here.