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I think word-of-mouth has value in two instances.

One, as a useful tool in indicating a direction to take an investigation (of anything). It, in and of itself, is not evidence; however, it does pave the path to potential evidence. As in most court cases, eyewitness testimony is only as strong as the evidence that supports it. If testimony doesn't lead to evidence, all it is is a story.

Two, as a story. Folklore is nothing if not a compilation of word-of-mouth narrative.

Outside of the implied emotions of others, I try not to accept information as truth without pragmatic reason. I'm sure I fail all over the place, but I try.

[QUOTE="ProphetofOccam, post: 147662, member: 5272"] I think word-of-mouth has value in two instances. One, as a useful tool in indicating a direction to take an investigation (of anything). It, in and of itself, is not evidence; however, it does pave the path to potential evidence. As in most court cases, eyewitness testimony is only as strong as the evidence that supports it. If testimony doesn't lead to evidence, all it is is a story. Two, as a story. Folklore is nothing if not a compilation of word-of-mouth narrative. Outside of the implied emotions of others, I try not to accept information as truth without pragmatic reason. I'm sure I fail all over the place, but I try. [/QUOTE]

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