What if truth had version control?

Save what’s verified before it disappears.

Author

Gordana from Collabwriting
October 31, 2025

Every day I dive into articles, threads, and reports. I see stats repeated, quotes shared, bold claims floating around… and almost never traced back to the original source.

It’s not that people are careless. It’s that checking takes time. Verifying is boring. Speed is rewarded, accuracy is not.

I’ve lost count of how many times something looked credible at first glance, only to turn out half true - or completely wrong - when I dug a little deeper.

That’s when it hit me: the boring part - verifying, tracing, questioning - is exactly what separates you from the noise.

These are the steps I follow to make sure what I save and share is actually accurate:

#1 Don’t trust the first source you find.

Just because it’s the first article or search result you clicked on doesn’t mean it’s correct.

I’ve lost count of times something looked credible at first glance, only to fall apart after digging a bit deeper. Always look for multiple references and supporting evidence.

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The truth usually shows up in patterns, not in a single headline.

#2 Consider who’s behind the claim and why they said it.

Every source comes with a perspective, bias, or agenda.

Is it a marketing blog? An independent researcher? A social media thread?

Understanding who’s behind the claim and why they made it helps you evaluate credibility before you share or save it.

#3 Question big numbers and bold statements.

If a stat seems too impressive or too extreme to be true, it probably needs closer inspection.

Look for citations, original data, or supporting evidence. Don’t rely on someone else’s interpretation; go to the source yourself.

#4 Save what’s verified and even if the original source disappears, you still have it.

This is where Collabwriting really shines:

  • Every snippet you save comes with its original source clearly recorded.

  • Even if the webpage gets deleted or moved, you still have your verified copy with the original link.

  • If you work in a team, everyone can add comments, suggest corrections, and double-check facts together - building a shared, trusted knowledge base.

Doing this consistently turns credibility from a vague ideal into a tangible advantage - a competitive edge that others who just skim and share don’t have.

When you make verification part of your routine, you don’t just protect yourself from misinformation, you protect everyone who relies on the work you share. Every snippet you save, every fact you double-check, builds a network of trust.

It’s slow work, yes. But it’s the work that actually pays off.

Ready to take it a step further? Become a Guardian.

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Until next time

Gordana
Community Manager @ Collabwriting