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Got called out for my 'flat earth' research methods and it stung
I was deep in a thread about the 1969 moon landing, citing a bunch of YouTube videos I'd seen. Another user, who actually works in aerospace, replied with a direct quote: 'Your sources are all circular references from the same three websites, dude.' I had to admit they were right. So now, before I post anything, I spend at least 15 minutes checking if a claim has been debunked on a legit fact-checking site. It's slower, but way less embarrassing. Anyone else had to totally change how they vet info for these kinds of talks?
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coleman.gray3d ago
Wait, you were using YouTube videos as your main source for moon landing stuff? That's like trying to fix a burst pipe with a roll of duct tape. Good on you for changing your method, though. Checking facts before you post is the only way to go now.
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the_nathan3d ago
Yeah, that "circular references" line hits hard. I got burned once using a news article that just quoted a blog, which quoted a forum post, which linked back to the same news article. Now I try to trace claims all the way back to the original study or press release, if there is one. It's crazy how often info just loops back on itself.
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