Thread:930310JL/@comment-1272640-20160508155621/@comment-26916705-20160509191441

Jimmy & Pluto,

With all due respect, please respect the validation process. I am asking for your sensitivity in this regard. We base on a long established system of case validation. Whether you consider a supercentenarian validated or not, is of no account. Yes, the verified status has the value of a universal law, because this is what gives the society the knowledge on the validity of age of an individual. However, the verified status is to be given by the established communities, acknowledged by the opinion leaders and scientific circles. For instance, such are the GRG and GWR. And there is a reason why it must be that way. Your speech gives me the impression that you can't embrace the magnitude of the longevity myth. Individuals claiming the validity (or invalidity) of ages of individuals on Gerontology Wiki (public sphere) may only create confusion among readers. It is true that you had some experience from observing the GRG's actions in this field; however, you must show empathy and understand that most of people, potential readers of the Gerontology Wiki do not have that experience. But they can trust the validation status.