Disinformation, misinformation, malinformation (whatever that is), and even hate speech are all just censorship in sheep’s clothing. These fact checkers end up being used by the big social media and news organizations as their basis to suppress (censor) information that, at least currently, always seems to favor one side of the political spectrum. Hunter Biden’s laptop was discounted as Russian propaganda in the last election, but was just entered in to evidence by the DOJ in his trial as verified and legitimate. Many of the issues around Covid were labeled misinformation and censored at the time only later to be found credible (lab leak, ineffective social distancing, vaccine efficacy, etc.). It has always been up to the people to openly discuss these issues and choose what they find credible. Although one side of the aisle is benefiting from the “misinformation” label currently, pendulums swing and the whole script could flip in the future so it’s in the best interest of both sides to stop this craziness now. There is no such thing as nonpartisan or bipartisan, and these organizations should certainly exercise their 1st amendment right and share their analyses, but when they are used to control the actual flow of information to the people it becomes dangerous and destructive.
duskwuff|1 year ago
Even taking what you're saying at face value, that seems like an argument for more and better analysis of rumors and potential disinformation, not less.
jauntywundrkind|1 year ago