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mwooldri

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7. Why I'm sticking to reputable sources.

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 07:49 AM

Yesterday

X is not a reputable source. Practically most social media isn't reputable. I'll trust the BBC. the Grauniad, heck I might trust the Wall St Journal.... From professional journalists, from the professional media.

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