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Yoc:
There is already a Yahoo group based on that idea Narf:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ComicsHistoryMistakeHunters/

But it doesn't get much action much like most Yahoo groups these days with some notable exceptions.
-Yoc

John C:
The problem with groups is that we're back to the original issue:  Where did SiegelFan0638 get his information...?

Brian Cronin does an "Urban Legends" series of articles on comics, and while I appreciate the effort that goes into it, a lot of times the answer is "yes, that's correct; I read a third-hand account of it somewhere that said so."  Which...y'know, you might as well flip a coin.

What's probably needed is a way for Jim and company to dump as much information out as the motivation strikes and then set the minions (whether they're us, some literature students, comic book clubs, or whoever can be drafted) to work cleaning it up.  Think Wikipedia, if Jimmy Wales cared about the honesty of the articles...

(I might have a lead on something.  I just haven't had time to pursue it.  Hopefully, I can give it a once-over this weekend.  I'll explain what I find if it turns out usable.)

narfstar:
Sounds good Jon. I think there is a lot of interest in accuracy. I know some people do not like all the rigor involved in the GCD. But, the GCD has a very strong desire to be accurate. Yes there are mistakes, but most were made years ago and are weeded out as best we can. If you check on who does what it is a very small pool doing a very large amount of work.

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