September has been memorable one, though for me in an unusual way. The other day, Ryan Fisher of Reno telephoned me about Constantia. It seems his research skills is pretty elementary and he use Chatgbt. He was bewildered that Chat told him that I had a file on Constantia, and that it could not locate any historical information. This conversation did not go well. Fisher asked who I obtained the file from. I am informed him that I have been doing historical research of the area since the 1970s and that I created the file.. I do not think he liked that answer.
Closer to home,Charity Moore of Susanville questioned my research about the history of her house, that was built 1887, but she was informed the date was in the 1930s. Of course these people always demand that I provide them with all information.
Anyhow, I receive countless inquiries and about 90% of time I bend over backward to accommodate. The other 10% with an attitude problem , i.e. better than thou, they are on their own. Enough said.
Tim
AI, and someone told me, not near as reliable as your boots on the ground research. Keep up the good work. Do you have a home for your work, such as CSUC Special Collections, for the future historians? I have archived some old family material there.
My work is destined to Special Collections, University of Nevada, Reno.
Tim- thank you for all for all your outstanding work and accuracy!!
I totally agree with your 10% attitude!!!🫡🇺🇸
Getting a bit crusty Tim!
Best wishes and keep up the good work.
Martin