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niyad

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

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #13)

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 03:00 PM

Feb 2026

to check the links first on many things. The title is usually the first clue, the link is the second. Very helpful in all cases, unless one chooses not to avail oneself of the provided information.

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Have others been tricked by these Youtube "Fictions" regarding today's events [View all] Maraya1969 Feb 2026 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 Feb 2026 #1

Oh yes, Facebook is awash with AI-generated slop PatSeg Feb 2026 #20

A large percentage of a small percentage? czarjak Feb 2026 #21

That is true PatSeg Feb 2026 #23

I only use youtube Faux pas Feb 2026 #2

For me, it's Texas Bushman and watercolor tutorials. Nittersing Feb 2026 #7

Lol your interests seem more Faux pas Feb 2026 #12

Have you watched the Julia Child "French Chef" series on youtube? niyad Feb 2026 #24

That sounds interesting. I started watching cooking shows on Netflix and now Maraya1969 Feb 2026 #27

These are, of course, the original PBS series, live. First seasons in niyad Feb 2026 #28

Not yet dear niyad, Faux pas Feb 2026 #29

You are most welcome. I was so excited when it popped up niyad Feb 2026 #30

I will! Right now, I'm Faux pas Feb 2026 #34

Ty DiverDave Feb 2026 #31

Yes. Julia Child, "The French Chef" PBS, 1963-1973. One of the first niyad Feb 2026 #32

Yeah, i remember that. DiverDave Feb 2026 #33

Out of curiosity, why do you hate Borowitz' satire? niyad Feb 2026 #3

his satire is crap waddirum Feb 2026 #11

An opinion clearly not shared by his legions of long-time fans. niyad Feb 2026 #14

Because it wastes my time. I think it is true and as I read, I realize I am being pranked. Maraya1969 Feb 2026 #13

How is it a waste of time? Most people, at least here on DU, know niyad Feb 2026 #16

Kinda the point of satire. czarjak Feb 2026 #22

I always look at the souce before I click on it. GoCubsGo Feb 2026 #4

I don't go to youtube for news, analysis or "insight" into current events WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2026 #5

Sorry, but it does not take a lot of discernment to suspect that any video with that RockRaven Feb 2026 #6

+1. All the hallmarks of pure crap - right there in front of you stopdiggin Feb 2026 #10

And you have never mistakenly clicked on the wrong link. Please stop acting Maraya1969 Feb 2026 #17

sorry if you took that as personal attack stopdiggin Feb 2026 #19

I didn't even notice the picture in the beginning. I was tired and just clicked on it. Maraya1969 Feb 2026 #15

Over the past month I have noticed Youtube has alot more misleading "clickbait" videos... mikewv Feb 2026 #8

You have to be very careful with sources, especially on YouTube Renew Deal Feb 2026 #9

So you are furious about this piece of crap, and yet you posted it? niyad Feb 2026 #18

Look at the eyes canetoad Feb 2026 #25

They are all over Youtube. kentuck Feb 2026 #26

It's happened to me more than I like admitting Torchlight Feb 2026 #35

I would check the account name first. Tommy Carcetti Feb 2026 #36

My mind says beware anything bathed in bright primary colors. tavernier Feb 2026 #37

😳 This fake Rachel Maddow is particularly CREEPY! CoopersDad Feb 2026 #38

"the Borowitz report, which I hate also" DavidDvorkin Feb 2026 #39