Echo chambers are unhealthy and create an environment that pushes out people that could possibly benefit from being in a community that is different from their own views. While I know that is important, I will say this there will be zero tolerance for hate speech. Conversation is encouraged as long as it is respectful, and it does not become a pissing match or promotes hate.

Came here to say, let’s skip the part where anime_titties becomes necessary and just keep it as world news.

This is correct I am fresh meat for the grinder cut me up and throw me in! That being said I am more of a poster than leader. Please know this will not affect my ability to help this community grow. Honestly speaking, I just wanted to make sure there was no confusion in anything I said. I am still wearing my floaties so be gentle the left one is flat and I'm trying to swim in a straight line.

I've had the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life, including some who have despised me for who I am. But I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and become the best version of themselves. Life is about second chances, redemption, and education.

That being said, I will not tolerate discrimination against any marginalized group. If you see someone being discriminated against, please reach out to me and I will handle it.

I know that some people grow up around dinner table enablers, who hear hate at the dinner table and grow up being fed it day in and day out. This gives them a twisted perception of reality and the world around them.

It's for this reason why I'm a firm believer in second chances. However, each issue will be dealt with on an organic case-by-case basis to ensure fairness. I know this isn't a firm direct answer, but it's the best I've got.

On another note: I also want to say that I'm tired of trolls, gaslighters, and dog whistlers. I have zero patience for it. If I see any of this behavior, you'll be banned for 16 days the first time, and permanently banned the second time.

I hope we can all create a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Sabbah is still a moderator because they are a valuable asset to the community. They are knowledgeable about the rules and they are good at resolving disputes. They are also a helpful and positive presence in the community, and they are always willing to help out new members.

I'm sure you'll see Sabbah around the community from time to time, and I'm confident that they will continue to be a helpful and positive presence. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to them.

Fox is the only one that had to settle a lawsuit for lying. That’s different than spin or bias

That's an interesting question, obviously Newsmax should be right out like it's ilk info wars, but what about democracy now and mother.. forget the name?

They haven't been sued as much, but they definitely have similar forms of spectacle.

Fox News has been criticized for its use of fear-mongering and its presentation of opinions as facts. I would be happy to vet any other sources that you find concerning on a case-by-case basis.

I believe that it is important to have a diversity of news sources, so that we can get a variety of perspectives. However, it is also important to be critical of the sources we consume, and to be aware of their biases.

Social media sites (Facebook, blogs, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.)

Websites and blogs with news that is based on opinion (Medium, Natural News)

Disinformation news outlets with no links to other sources (Empire News)

Sites designed to look like reputable sources (CNSNews.com)

News Punch, godlikeproductions, Infowars and fringe conspiracy theory websites

Clickbait sources that are often found on the edges of websites with compelling headlines and titles to provoke someone to click

I am sure there are more but also know this it will a case-by-case basis and the posts will be reviewed to ensure that they adhere to the guidelines of credibility.

I hope this helps

This is a difficult question. I try to focus on the article itself rather than the news site.

The first thing I look for is if they're rambling. That's probably not the best criterion but it's so obvious. If an article doesn't get to the point in the first few sentences it probably doesn't have a point.

The second thing I look for is verification. I already know some stuff about the world. If know the article made some mistakes I'll assume they're making other mistakes. If they are correct about less well known facts I mentally bump up their reliability a bit.

If they make a statement about a fact I expect them to source it. If their source is some equivalent of "trust me bro" I'm getting out my salt shovel.

Beyond that I'll look at the track record of the author and the publication. Do they consistently pass or fall short of the reliable news threshold? If so, I adjust my expectations.

The individual articles or statements come first though. I may have very little confidence in Fox and Friends or in Donald Trump but if they get on TV and make independently verifiable statements that check out then it's true.

In terms of a simple rule that could be practically implemented. Maybe something like, the article must have independently verifiable sources for its claims. One corollary would be, if article A cites article B as a source, don't post A, just post B directly.

I like this idea but please know at this time I am basically on a tricycle with one bum wheel, and I know I will need all of your input to help me make this community the best version of itself. I will always listen and learn. PM me tell me more I like this idea!

Quality content

I Twitter and YouTube videos can be great sources of information, but they can also be biased and unreliable. We want to make sure that the content we share is as accurate and unbiased as possible.

I also think it's important that posts are well-written. This doesn't mean that they have to be perfect, but they should be clear and easy to understand. If you're sharing an article or news story, it's helpful to include a summary of the main points. You can also add links to additional sources of information, if you have them.

Inclusiveness

I'm glad you mentioned this, I have not been here that long, but I wanted to be clear and to the point about where this community stands when it comes to respecting minorities and marginalized groups. I think it's important that this community is welcoming to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. We should all be respectful of each other, and we should avoid making discriminatory or offensive statements.

TLDR: Be Kind😉

I'm proud to be a part of this community, and I'm committed to making it a safe and welcoming place for everyone!

Hey fam you good! You are a lot like me when it comes to posting I just had to be sure that you were you and not a robot!