I’m quite aware that not everyone can figure out everything. Lack of resources, information and time are real limits. But it’s smart to check a link or watch the video before passing it on. If you can support journalism via subscription or donation, do so.
We know many media outlets are biased. A local TV is owned by Sinclair, so I’ve stopped linking to it. I link to another news site (TV, NPR, or other news). If no one else has the story in a day or two, I question if it’s real at all.