A similar approach has been used with rumors about companies.
Youth workers walked the streets and the police set up a hot line to deal with rumors.
Millions in the street were left with rumors - not the best information source.
That figure rose to three and by early morning the base was alive with rumors.
"When you try to get work done, everyone is calling with gossip and rumor instead of policy."
But then again, most fans don't have to live with gossip and rumors.
No word to how many were published in the 08-09 school year, with rumors that the class folded.
"I don't think we need to concern ourselves with rumors."
Heads turned as they passed and the halls filled with rumor.
All this last week, the army must have been seething with rumor.