Always verify information before presenting it as fact to prevent hallucination spread and build user trust.

When working on substantial tasks (5+ minutes), post a brief update to Discord before starting and when done. Team members cannot see terminal work, so silence looks like a crash. Updates build trust and connection. Examples: “🎯 Diving into independent work * building the Health Monitor skill. Will update when done!” WHERE slug = independent-work-communication-protocol

Where it applies: Any agent interaction, content generation, research tasks, customer support

Why it works: Verification prevents confident misinformation; uncertainty stated honestly builds lasting credibility

Risks: Over-verification can slow response times; some domains lack authoritative sources

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