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[-] molten@lemmy.world 49 points 3 months ago

Remember: misinformation comes from both sides. Just because you like it doesn't mean you can skip fact checking.

[-] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 111 points 3 months ago

Simply using the term “both sides” is problematic, and not just because it’s a binary fallacy. There aren’t just two sides. It’s misrepresents a system in which there is one single, unified group that engages in violent, oppressive, lawless fascism… and then there is everyone else, covering a nearly infinite variety of ideologies and goals, and many of whom have no representation.

The phrase “both sides” as it is, itself, misinformation and propaganda.

[-] molten@lemmy.world 57 points 3 months ago

Let me clarify. I'm an imbecile who normally comments on porn and trash memes. I didn't put much thought into it besides "PSA: we're inclined to believe things that align with us! Make sure to check!" Because I gotta remind myself often because I believe most things I like. and think people also might appreciate being reminded. I just think too often in binary terms because (see above) I'm an idiot and it's all easier that way. But I'm always trying to grow and do better so I'll take your critique of my comment to heart.

I guess I'll try to phrase things less binarily in the future. Or keep it short. But thanks for keeping me on it.

[-] AeonFelis@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Is it misinformation this time though?

[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago

It is not. It is his mom and stepdad.

[-] AeonFelis@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

So? He lived with his mom and had little contact with his dad, which means his stepdad filled the role of his father.

[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 months ago

You're moving into troll baiting territory. This is a warning.

[-] dulce_3t_decorum_3st@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Damn. 👊🏼

[-] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I don't need to give MAGA the benefit of the doubt anymore.

They lost that privilege years and years ago.

[-] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

The side that is doing actually good stuff doesn't need to use misinformation, but there'll be unaffiliated people spreading whatever kind they want on a platform that will have them

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