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nolabear

(43,850 posts) Mon Nov 21, 2016, 10:24 AM Nov 2016

NYT calls out FR for spreading fake news. Does DU? [View all]

I have to admit I laughed over this story about how one misguided tweet by a Trumpster went viral and became "NEWS!" particularly since FR got a mention for sprained the hysteria. But I got to thinking. I THINK we're pretty good about not spreading those things but I don't keep up like some folks do.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/20/business/media/how-fake-news-spreads.html

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NYT calls out FR for spreading fake news. Does DU? [View all] nolabear Nov 2016 OP

RWers spread fake news because they want it to be reality even if they recognize it is not LonePirate Nov 2016 #1

I'm not so sure it's that simple. nolabear Nov 2016 #4

I think we are not immune to fake news. Skinner Nov 2016 #2

Thanks, Skinner. I know I trust DU a lot and appreciate the efforts at accuracy. nolabear Nov 2016 #5

I'm not sure what goes on here is so different from the wishful thinking of the guy Ms. Toad Nov 2016 #7

Unfortunately, we do a fair amount. Ms. Toad Nov 2016 #3

It's a dilemma we have to watch. Even doing the corrections is a positive step. nolabear Nov 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author tenderfoot Nov 2016 #8

I was right! I just KNEW that if I scanned the entire post ... 11 Bravo Nov 2016 #9

I read the article, but couldn't figure out what FR was. Can you help me? LAS14 Nov 2016 #10

It's Free Republic a forum for conservatives, more info in link below Yonnie3 Nov 2016 #12

Thanks. I posted and then life happened. nolabear Nov 2016 #13

The left has frequently been marybourg Nov 2016 #11

Generally doesn't happen here bhikkhu Nov 2016 #14

Good assessment. Thanks. nolabear Nov 2016 #15