hddguy wrote:
How does this one word (if its even a real word) help the user here? :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_unce ... _and_doubt"Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) is a tactic of rhetoric and fallacy used in sales, marketing, public relations, politics and propaganda. FUD is generally a strategic attempt to influence public perception by disseminating negative and dubious/false information designed to undermine the credibility of their beliefs."
"The term originated to describe disinformation tactics in the computer hardware industry and has since been used more broadly. FUD is a manifestation of the appeal to fear."
By identifying various claims as FUD, I am helping visitors overcome the intimidation and scare tactics employed by many regulars to convince them that a manifestly simple task is beyond them, or would result in tragic consequences.