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PatSeg

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18. I agree

Wed May 6, 2026, 10:15 AM

23 hrs ago

So many of the videos are too sensational and redundant. They've become today's version of tabloids with catchy, clickbait headlines that often are barely addressed by the accompanied article.

Now, instead of articles, we get 20-30 minutes of video with a story that could have been summed up in 5 minutes or less.

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And some of us posting those articles justaprogressive 22 hrs ago #30

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I was just thinking the same thing - sometimes I scroll down and down and all I see are Ocelot II Yesterday #12

Ugh!! I totally agree. hamsterjill Yesterday #13

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From NBC: TheProle 23 hrs ago #23

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Debate? Kingofalldems 22 hrs ago #29

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