The problem you run into is that every time an expert or mainstream opinion is wrong, those social media feeds gain legitimacy. You would think this puts a hug

The problem you run into is that every time an expert or mainstream opinion is wrong, those social media feeds gain legitimacy. You would think this puts a huge onus and pressure on mainstream media and experts to be measured, fact checked, and accountable right? Nope! Publish first, then when you've done your damage add a little end note saying that you've editing the article a week later so you can pretend you're a "journalist" instead of a tabloid blogger.