Makes me remember my Mom, who lived 2 1/2 hours away. We'd be on the phone and she'd say, "The doctor gave me a new pill that's supposed to do...something. It's a pink pill. Or is that one your father's? Oh, I hope I didn't take your father's pill." Even if they'd had a computer, there's no way THEY could have done their own research.

And I have a relative who is always sending me "research" links...from the equivalent of "WeHaveTheSecret.com" or "Quacks-R-Us.com". Ugh.

Thank God some of us have the protection of being able to research, but as Lady pointed out, there are so many who can't...and they are at the mercy of those who would take advantage.