“Get it first, but first, get it right” is one of the oldest adages in journalism, a reminder that accuracy in reporting should be the top priority. Today, it often seems as though social media users and even some reporters forget the “get it right” part. Every day, there are social media posts about local events happening as they are unfolding when information is scarce. We urge those on social media to be careful about what they present as fact in these situations. It’s far better to be right than to be right now.