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16. My simple rule: Don't believe any "news" you first see on social media that allows bullshit

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:12 PM

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... which unfortunately is all the most popular ones. If it's really news, then it will be reported by multiple reliable sources.

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Colbert's new gig??? some think not [View all] DoBW Aug 31 OP

I googled and this seems like a rumor or fake news newdeal2 Aug 31 #2

there have been a bunch about him. mopinko Aug 31 #4

I know I keep seeing fake news Tree Lady Aug 31 #9

Yeah, they're not even confirmed to be in discussion yet. nilram Aug 31 #13

Well damn Traildogbob Aug 31 #3

This is an unverified rumor SocialDemocrat61 Aug 31 #7

Thanks Traildogbob Aug 31 #8

15 Recs as of right now. flvegan Aug 31 #5

This is a rumor that has not been SocialDemocrat61 Aug 31 #6

I'm a big fan and if this true, multigraincracker Aug 31 #10

we'll see how it pans out ... DoBW Aug 31 #17

Great. We get Netflix free for being T Mobile customers surfered Aug 31 #12

c'mon y'all get some discernment WhiskeyGrinder Aug 31 #14

It's a bogus post blogslug Aug 31 #15