Author Topic: The Latino Post is not a reliable rumor source (Read 3239 times)

Jeff · « **on:** December 31, 2013, 09:24:07 AM »

This is the third example I've seen of this. Please stop believing things you've read on the Latino Post. At least research it some first.

Here's a "rumor" that Ainge "could reportedly make a move for Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette"

http://www.latinopost.com/articles/2503/20131226/nba-nba-trade-rumors-nba-trade-rumors-2014-boston-celtics-boston-celtics-trade-rumors-sacramento-kings-jimmer-fredette-nba-trade-deadline-2014.htm

the basis of that rumor is a link and quote from a Live Journal post seen here

http://digitaljournal.com/sports/nba-trade-rumors-jimmer-fredette-to-boston-celtics/article/364344

on that site, there's literally no mention of a rumor, just a suggestion

Quote

Danny Ainge could help this franchise with moves this season and one player that could add some instant offense to the squad is Jimmer Fredette.

even if it was presented as an actual rumor with "sources" please keep in mind the website is Live Journal, where anyone can start their own blog that looks semi-professional

go ahead and check out this page where you are encouraged to set up your own account and contribute

http://digitaljournal.com/user/benefits.php

So you too can start a rumor that makes its way around the internet to the point where it gets picked up by major media outlets and forces beat reporters to ask GMs questions about rumors that never existed. Fun times.

I'm not saying that we shouldn't be sharing rumors here. By all means bring everything to the table and we'll sort it out. Just be careful what you believe and read carefully.

thanks and happy new year