Similarly, I went into Verified not knowing the full behind-the-scenes of peer review; it does add some context to how long the process can be. I also have become more wary when trusting journals or peer review articles. Often I find that there are journals lacking coverage and additional context online, as well as overall credibility. And, now I understand how certain things can slip through the cracks, or just be really good fakers when it comes to credibility.

As you explain, it’s no secret the earlier days of Wikipedia were easier to bypass, but now there are many updated features that provide at least some information security. While I don’t see other people using it often, I definitely agree that it can be good for a quick fact check or starting point.