[xenophonf]

Why be credulous? The commenter stands to gain respect and influence in this community by spreading plausible fictions.

That's not harmless. They could use that unwarranted cachet to influence discussions here in ways that would negatively impact our community. I'm a little surprised I have to argue here in favor of people having integrity.

[caitline222]

I don’t know what I can do to prove I’m related to her besides give you my actual identity. It’s Caitlin Gatewood Edwards. I have some pretty public profiles on social media that have other family members linked that are also direct descendants. We’re a pretty large family.