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stopdiggin

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10. +1. All the hallmarks of pure crap - right there in front of you

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #6)

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 01:26 PM

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If you CHOOSE to partake in this eco-sphere, for whatever reason ... Your choice.

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Have others been tricked by these Youtube "Fictions" regarding today's events [View all] Maraya1969 Sunday OP

I am seeing a ton of AI in FB. (I don't go to political posts in FB, except for DU members posts Tetrachloride Sunday #1

Oh yes, Facebook is awash with AI-generated slop PatSeg Sunday #20

A large percentage of a small percentage? czarjak Sunday #21

That is true PatSeg Sunday #23

I only use youtube Faux pas Sunday #2

For me, it's Texas Bushman and watercolor tutorials. Nittersing Sunday #7

Lol your interests seem more Faux pas Sunday #12

Have you watched the Julia Child "French Chef" series on youtube? niyad Sunday #24

That sounds interesting. I started watching cooking shows on Netflix and now Maraya1969 Sunday #27

These are, of course, the original PBS series, live. First seasons in niyad Sunday #28

Not yet dear niyad, Faux pas Sunday #29

You are most welcome. I was so excited when it popped up niyad Sunday #30

I will! Right now, I'm Faux pas 10 hrs ago #34

Ty DiverDave Sunday #31

Yes. Julia Child, "The French Chef" PBS, 1963-1973. One of the first niyad Yesterday #32

Yeah, i remember that. DiverDave 22 hrs ago #33

Out of curiosity, why do you hate Borowitz' satire? niyad Sunday #3

his satire is crap waddirum Sunday #11

An opinion clearly not shared by his legions of long-time fans. niyad Sunday #14

Because it wastes my time. I think it is true and as I read, I realize I am being pranked. Maraya1969 Sunday #13

How is it a waste of time? Most people, at least here on DU, know niyad Sunday #16

Kinda the point of satire. czarjak Sunday #22

I always look at the souce before I click on it. GoCubsGo Sunday #4

I don't go to youtube for news, analysis or "insight" into current events WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #5

Sorry, but it does not take a lot of discernment to suspect that any video with that RockRaven Sunday #6

+1. All the hallmarks of pure crap - right there in front of you stopdiggin Sunday #10

And you have never mistakenly clicked on the wrong link. Please stop acting Maraya1969 Sunday #17

sorry if you took that as personal attack stopdiggin Sunday #19

I didn't even notice the picture in the beginning. I was tired and just clicked on it. Maraya1969 Sunday #15

Over the past month I have noticed Youtube has alot more misleading "clickbait" videos... mikewv Sunday #8

You have to be very careful with sources, especially on YouTube Renew Deal Sunday #9

So you are furious about this piece of crap, and yet you posted it? niyad Sunday #18

Look at the eyes canetoad Sunday #25

They are all over Youtube. kentuck Sunday #26

It's happened to me more than I like admitting Torchlight 10 hrs ago #35

I would check the account name first. Tommy Carcetti 10 hrs ago #36

My mind says beware anything bathed in bright primary colors. tavernier 10 hrs ago #37

😳 This fake Rachel Maddow is particularly CREEPY! CoopersDad 10 hrs ago #38

"the Borowitz report, which I hate also" DavidDvorkin 9 hrs ago #39