Unfortunately what Quixotic is explaining is a legitimate concern. The quality of sourcing in this subculture has dramatically declined as the platforms have been systematically targeted.
It used to be the responsibility of the OP to do their own research, or at least link to a source that "baked the bread".
Now the movement is fragmented, making it easier to spread disinformation where people readily spread it due to confirmation bias. Someone probably read that headline and is now telling their friends as if it's fact. That's the state of the movement. We need higher standards.
Unfortunately what Quixotic is explaining is a legitimate concern. The quality of sourcing in this subculture has dramatically declined as the platforms have been systematically targeted.
It used to be the responsibility of the OP to do their own research, or at least link to a source that "baked the bread".
Now the movement is fragmented, making it easier to spread disinformation where people readily spread it due to confirmation bias. Someone probably read that headline and is now telling their friends as if it's fact. That's the state of the movement. We need higher standards.