Why do people rely in indirect information when direct information is available?

<p>Samurai…it’s the “chance me, I’ll chance you back” threads that make me nuts. I mean really…if you have no idea of your OWN chances, how would you be able to chance someone else?</p>

<p>This is a message board. I’m “just” a parent. Consider my advice with a grain of salt…but from one who has been there already. YMMV</p>