Publication summary
65%24 analyzed articles/videos8,746 analyzed words
BS Summary: These Lost Coast Outpost results contain 50 faulty reasoning types, including Negativity Bias, Biased Writer Voice, and Indoctrination, with Appeal to Emotion as the most egregious example at 8.5% saturation with 3,259 hits. Analysis detected 32,358 faulty-reasoning hits from 38,421 analyzed words across 24 articles, generating a BS Score of 1.7% and a BS Rank of 42% (240 of 410 publications). This Lost Coast Outpost is better (less manipulative) than 58.40% of the peer group.
Lost Coast Outpost
Publication ranking list
PercentilePublicationBS Score
0%WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta1%
1%Brookings1%
1%The Banner1%
1%FactCheck.org1%
1%inlander.com1%
42%Lost Coast Outpost (selected)2%
99%Utah Hockey Club13%
100%MS NOW Insights Community23%
100%MS NOW Live Events26%
100%www.globalsecurity.org30%
100%NBC 6 South Florida33%
Publication details
Total words: 38,421
Article count: 24
Authors

Ranking context

Position among analyzed publications

42% percentile
025507510041.6% percentile
1.7% BS Score24 analyzed articles38.4K analyzed words

Reasoning profile

Selected profile versus the sitewide rate

PublicationSitewideShared scale 0–50%
0.0%10%20%30%40%50%Framing EffectSitewide 26.9%Publication 5.0%5.0%Negativity BiasSitewide 19.2%Publication 7.1%7.1%Appeal to EmotionSitewide 15.9%Publication 8.5%8.5%Appeal to AuthoritySitewide 11.1%Publication 4.0%4.0%In-Group BiasSitewide 6.9%Publication 0.8%0.8%Hasty GeneralizationSitewide 8.1%Publication 2.6%2.6%Availability HeuristicSitewide 9.1%Publication 3.6%3.6%IndoctrinationSitewide 0.0%Publication 5.3%5.3%Confirmation BiasSitewide 7.5%Publication 3.5%3.5%Overconfidence BiasSitewide 4.6%Publication 1.1%1.1%

Sitewide departure map

Above the diagonal means this profile uses the pattern more often

0.0%0.0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%Framing Effect: Publication 5.0%, sitewide 26.9%Negativity Bias: Publication 7.1%, sitewide 19.2%Appeal to Emotion: Publication 8.5%, sitewide 15.9%Appeal to Authority: Publication 4.0%, sitewide 11.1%Availability Heuristic: Publication 3.6%, sitewide 9.1%Hasty Generalization: Publication 2.6%, sitewide 8.1%Confirmation Bias: Publication 3.5%, sitewide 7.5%In-Group Bias: Publication 0.8%, sitewide 6.9%Halo Effect: Publication 3.8%, sitewide 6.7%Biased Writer Voice: Publication 6.1%, sitewide 5.3%Optimism Bias: Publication 4.3%, sitewide 6.0%Indoctrination: Publication 5.3%, sitewide 0.0%Anecdotal: Publication 3.6%, sitewide 5.2%Overconfidence Bias: Publication 1.1%, sitewide 4.6%Anchoring Bias: Publication 0.8%, sitewide 4.0%Self-Serving Bias: Publication 1.7%, sitewide 3.7%Post Hoc (False Cause): Publication 1.6%, sitewide 3.3%Out-Group Homogeneity Bias: Publication 0.1%, sitewide 3.1%Fundamental Attribution Error: Publication 0.6%, sitewide 2.7%Recency Bias: Publication 1.0%, sitewide 2.7%Attempt to Sell a Product or Service: Publication 2.6%, sitewide 0.5%Loss Aversion: Publication 0.8%, sitewide 2.5%Bandwagon: Publication 0.5%, sitewide 2.2%Status Quo Bias: Publication 0.9%, sitewide 2.2%Framing EffectSitewide ratePublication rate

Analyzed articles and videos

Death of Retired Dr. James Jaworski Ruled Accidental Following Coroner's Investigation8%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/24/2026, 2:40:14 PM
Dog Dies After Swimming in Eel River; Health Officials Warn of Harmful Algal Blooms17%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/24/2026, 12:10:30 PM
The City of Rio Dell, Having Canceled Its Contract With Miranda's Rescue, Seeks Community Funding for a New Animal Kennel86%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/23/2026, 3:11:28 PM
Former Fortuna Councilmember Sentenced to 20 Months in Federal Prison for Embezzlement From Employer45%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By Sage Alexander33%7/23/2026, 11:29:19 AM
Yurok Tribe Breaks Ground on $37 Million Health and Wellness Center, to Host 53-Bed Inpatient and Outpatient Facility18%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/23/2026, 9:39:50 AM
Sheriff's Office Reports Third Trinity River Drowning Within a Week49%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/23/2026, 9:14:09 AM
TODAY IN COURT: McKinleyville Shooting Suspect Pleaded Not Guilty to Attempted Murder, Trial Date for Providence Abortion Lawsuit Pushed Out Five Months7%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By Sage Alexander33%7/22/2026, 4:22:26 PM
37-Year-Old Man Dies After 'Medical Emergency' at Humboldt County Jail; Sheriff's Major Crimes Division Investigating9%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/22/2026, 2:20:12 PM
This Teen Could Climb UP the Cliffs at Agate Beach, but He Couldn't Climb Down! So Our Coasties Flew in and Rescued the Goofball8%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By LoCO Staff44%7/22/2026, 12:23:46 PM
'These Lives Are Precious': Spouse of Trinity River Drowning Victim Calls for Increased Water Safety Awareness After Recent Tragedies24%
Lost Coast Outpost65%By Isabella Vanderheiden49%7/22/2026, 12:05:44 PM