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Characters in early modern literature, such as in Ben Jonson's The Staple of News (1626), were portrayed as purveyors of gossip who prioritized novelty over truth, often distracting from real news.

They are sometimes viewed as the "pest of the neighborhood," creating mischief and spreading unverified information, while in other contexts, they are seen as "information experts" in early social spheres.

In academic literature, the "newsmonger technique" refers to a method used to enhance the performance of .