In a world of mis-information, how do you ensure the validity/quality of sources on the internet?

Honestly, I’ve learned the hard way to just stop trusting the first thing that pops up on a search. When I'm trying to figure something out, I usually look for multiple places saying the same thing. If a site is trying to push some crazy emotional narrative or just feels like a clickbait farm, I click off immediately. I prefer sticking to stuff that’s been around for years or sites that actually cite where they got their info, even if it's not perfect.

I also try to check the author. If it’s some random handle without any background or history, I'm pretty skeptical. It helps to see if they've written other stuff before or if they're just popping up to stir the pot. Sometimes I'll even search for the specific claim alongside the word "debunked" or "fact check" just to see if someone else has already poked holes in the logic.

It's honestly exhausting, but you kind of develop a gut feeling for it after a while. If something sounds too good to be true or is clearly trying to make me angry, that’s usually a massive red flag. Stick to the boring stuff—usually, the most accurate info isn't trying to be flashy or dramatic anyway.