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Pro tip: Source dates on gossip blogs are key
I kept seeing the same breakup story pop up every few months. Started checking the original publish date on the articles. Turns out most were just rehashes of old news. Now I don't fall for the hype until I see a recent timestamp.
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ruby6596mo ago
Absolutely true, it drives me nuts when they do that. I got so sick of clicking on "shocking" rumors just to find the same story from like two years ago. Started doing the date check thing too and it saves so much time. You learn to ignore the clickbait headlines once you realize it's just old stuff dressed up. Seriously the best habit to get into for reading anything online these days. My blood pressure is way lower now, lol.
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henry_fox6mo ago
Totally agree on the date check thing. It goes beyond just saving time, it makes you question EVERYTHING you see online. Like those "breaking news" alerts that are just rehashed stories from last season. I've caught so many posts sharing old health advice as if it's new, which can be dangerous. Once you start looking, you realize how much old content is passed off as current. It really trains your brain to spot the BS faster.
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joel_chen315mo ago
Honestly, how many times have you clicked something that felt way too familiar? Tbh I fell for it for years before I started doing the date check. It's crazy how much old stuff gets pushed out like it just happened. Now my first move is looking for that timestamp, and it saves so much frustration.
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