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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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If I have to fact-check the uncited claims made in news articles, doesn't that make me the journalist? (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

[…] Someone has to create the primary source at the point of something happening or existing. […]

Presumably the event was recorded, or the thing existing measured. Imo, these recordings and measurements would be what's cited and reported on as novel information in a news article. I could possibly be convinced otherwise, but I think that the mere action of recording, or measuring isn't news on its own — it must be published.