> A random bloke on the Internet just is trying to optimize for 1 problem, getting the right answer

Most random folks on the internet seem to be optimizing for dopamine hits, not correct answers. Anyone with an audience is optimizing for subscription uptake, which seems to reliably lead in the opposite direction from correct answers.

> Stuff about "mainstream [media] outlets" shunning all "decent journalists"

This kind of silliness does nothing but weaken the rest of your arguments, IMO.