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Check the facts before you judge.
Verify Before Criticizing
Truth-seeking means verifying before spreading or condemning.
Before you criticize, verify. Rumors spread fast and hurt deeply. A responsible community member checks facts, considers context, and gives the benefit of the doubt. Ask: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Verification protects both truth and people.
Live it out
- Check the source
- Ask the person directly
- Consider context
- Pause before sharing