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The Velveteen Ocelot

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1. Some of these things have been posted here on DU with enthusiasm.

Reply to KY_EnviroGuy (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2020, 07:37 PM

May 2020

We need to be careful. If some sensational claim has been made and you want to believe it, look for verification in other sources. Russian trolls are posting things on social media that are intended to stir up anger and division, and not all of those things have a right-wing slant. Don't pounce on and repeat something you found on Twitter or Facebook and pass it on just because you want to believe it's true.

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Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions [View all] KY_EnviroGuy May 2020 OP

Some of these things have been posted here on DU with enthusiasm. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2020 #1

That's exactly why I don't use social media. KY_EnviroGuy May 2020 #3

always good to be reminded.. stillcool May 2020 #2