Wreaking havoc by guesswork

Don't guess. Sometimes luck may be on your side, or the preponderence of evidence leads you to the most likely prospect, but finding someone in a record who matches the date and just plugging them into your tree? NOT!! It may seem harmless but if you publish that guess on the net and it's a wrong guess it can proliferate and pollute family lines all over the web. People who are equally as lax in checking their facts will copy your work, believing that your information is accurate. Make a file and note your guess for verification later before you add it to your tree. Just a little effort saves alot of whoa and helps contribute to the professionalism of family research.