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IronLionZion

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11. And lots of new DUers who know more than the local officials

Reply to Tommy_Carcetti (Original post)

Wed Jun 14, 2017, 01:37 PM

Jun 2017

We've seen this in the immediate aftermath of Orlando, San Bernadino, and any large mass shooting or terrorist incident. Always lots of new DUers during those times who know very specific details before any news outlet reports them. Be very wary of those types after a major incident.

I always post a "Welcome to DU!" for these folks. The next day I'll go through and see almost all of them have been tombstoned.

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As always in the immediate hours after one of these events, this is a vital read: [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2017 OP

K&R WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2017 #1

Clip and save this one... Wounded Bear Jun 2017 #2

k&r . . .n/t annabanana Jun 2017 #3

#6 is especially true, local news folks in the area seem to be more spot on than nationals FM123 Jun 2017 #4

Good advice. nt PunkinPi Jun 2017 #5

Many times we have to wait 2 or 3 days to get a full, more accurate story. keithbvadu2 Jun 2017 #6

Yeah! calimary Jun 2017 #9

k and r...nt Stuart G Jun 2017 #7

Another one that should be added to the list. sarge43 Jun 2017 #8

Excellent! Thanks. nolabear Jun 2017 #10

And lots of new DUers who know more than the local officials IronLionZion Jun 2017 #11

rec! progressoid Jun 2017 #12