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I think so, on balance.
But it needs to be kept alive, and not buried.
Newsbud was definitely seen as a 'legitimate alternative site...

Some more info on Newsbud in this lengthy piece by Eva Bartlett . (Do a ctr + F for 'newsbud') I'm quoted in the article. LMK if you have any questions. https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/recent-interview-eva-bartlett-on-syria-smear-campaign/#jp-carousel-24405 Maybe SE badmouthing Steemit because she knows I'm on here passing links (maybe, maybe not).

I will look at this tomorrow matey, cheers - late here - just enough beer to be not worth a chat...lol

ty for the info though...

thanks for reminding about this with the upvote ! - it had not entered my mind - reading the link now...

cheers.