Bamfuzzle exists because the internet is full of half-answered questions, and we wanted to write the long version. That only works if you can trust what we publish. This page explains how we work — what we cover, how we research, how we handle mistakes, and where AI fits into the process.
We update this page as our process evolves.
How We Pick What to Cover
We pick topics the way our readers find them — by following curiosity.
Most articles on Bamfuzzle start as a question someone couldn’t find a clean answer to online. That includes questions we asked ourselves, questions readers email in, and questions we see surfacing repeatedly in forums, comment threads, and search trends.
We choose stories based on a few things:
- Is there an actual question that hasn’t been answered well? If the answer is already on the first page of Google in three sentences, we move on.
- Is there enough verifiable material to do it justice? We need real sources — interviews, court records, archival reporting, public statements. We don’t build articles on speculation alone.
- Does the story still have something to say after the news cycle moves on? We’re not built for breaking news. We’re built for the version that comes after.
We don’t cover topics just because they’re trending. If we can’t add something useful, we wait until we can.
How We Research
Every article goes through a research phase before any drafting begins. Depending on the topic, that includes:
- Reading primary sources — interviews, transcripts, court documents, press releases, official statements, archived reporting
- Cross-referencing claims across multiple independent sources before treating them as fact
- Watching the actual show, film, episode, or footage being discussed
- Reviewing community discussions on Reddit, forums, and old fan sites where institutional memory often lives
- Tracking down original reporters, court records, and archival material when secondary sources are unclear or contradictory
- Noting the difference between confirmed facts, reported claims, rumors, and editorial interpretation — and making that distinction visible in the writing
If we can’t verify something through credible sources, we either leave it out or flag the uncertainty directly in the article.
How We Cover True Crime
True crime is a significant part of what we publish, and it comes with real responsibility. Real people, real victims, real families. We try to handle it carefully.
Our approach:
- We rely on publicly available information — court records, verified reporting, official statements, public interviews. We do not speculate about guilt or motive beyond what’s supported by the record.
- We name perpetrators when names are part of the public record. We approach naming victims, family members, and minors more cautiously, especially when their identities aren’t already widely public.
- We don’t sensationalize. No gratuitous detail, no dramatized framing, no graphic content for shock value.
- We update articles as legal proceedings evolve. Convictions get overturned. New evidence surfaces. We try to keep the record current.
- We listen when people connected to a case reach out. If a victim’s family or someone personally involved contacts us with concerns, corrections, or context, we take it seriously.
How We Test or Verify Products
When we cover entertainment products — streaming services, books, documentaries, podcasts, merchandise, apps — we engage with them directly whenever possible.
That means watching the show before writing about it. Reading the book. Listening to the podcast. Trying the app or service ourselves.
When hands-on access isn’t possible (for example, with shows in limited release or products we can’t reasonably acquire), we say so clearly in the article and rely on documentation, verified reporting, and customer experiences instead.
We don’t pretend to have watched, read, or used something we haven’t.
How We Handle Corrections
We try hard to get things right. We don’t always succeed.
When we make a mistake, we fix it. Our correction process:
- Minor edits (typos, formatting, broken links) are made silently.
- Factual corrections (dates, names, claims, attribution) are updated in the article with a short note at the bottom explaining what changed and when.
- Significant changes (revised conclusions, retracted claims, updated legal information) include a clear correction notice at the top of the article.
If you spot something that looks wrong, email us at contact@perkisolutions.com and we’ll look into it.
How We Disclose Paid Relationships
Reader trust is the only thing that makes Bamfuzzle worth reading. We take disclosure seriously.
- Affiliate links are disclosed in the article. We may earn a small commission when readers sign up for or purchase a product through these links, at no additional cost to them. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions.
- Sponsored content is clearly labeled at the top of the article. The sponsor may suggest topics and review the draft for factual accuracy, but they do not get to dictate our opinion or rewrite our analysis.
- Display advertising is served through third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense) and is distinct from editorial content. Display ads are not endorsements of the products or services advertised.
- Free access or review copies provided by a company for review purposes do not buy a positive review. We disclose when we have received complimentary access, and our assessment remains independent.
- Partnerships of any kind that influence what or how we cover something are disclosed in the relevant article.
If you ever see something on Bamfuzzle that looks like undisclosed sponsorship, please flag it. We will investigate and correct it.
When We Use AI in Our Workflow
We use AI tools as part of our research and writing workflow, the same way most modern writers and researchers do. Being transparent about how matters more to us than pretending we don’t.
Where AI helps us:
- Research synthesis — pulling together information from multiple sources faster
- Drafting outlines and structuring long-form articles
- Editing for clarity, grammar, and consistency
- Generating initial drafts that we then heavily revise, fact-check, and rewrite in our own voice
What we do not do with AI:
- Publish AI-generated content without human review, editing, and fact-checking
- Use AI to fabricate quotes, sources, court records, or testing experiences
- Replace human judgment on how to cover a sensitive topic, especially in true crime
- Skip the work of verifying claims because an AI said so
Every article published on Bamfuzzle is reviewed and edited by a human before it goes live. AI is a tool in the workflow, not a replacement for the reading, research, and judgment that makes our content worth your time.
Questions or Feedback
If you have questions about how we work, or you want to flag something that doesn’t meet the standards above, please reach out.
Email: contact@perkisolutions.com Address: New York, NY 10022