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[–] Voyajer@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago (3 children)

IDK why people didn't just block mbfc instead of down voting it every time it shows up

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 60 points 1 year ago

They don't want the community to develop a trust for what very well could be a disinformation bot.

[–] deo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm actually kind of OK with that b/c it pushes it to the bottom of the comments, so it's out of the way but still easy to find if i'm curious.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social -3 points 1 year ago

Yeah some people, like OP, will post some blog and call it credible journalism. Abs maybe it is, but how the hell would I know?

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah some people, like OP, will post some blog and call it credible journalism. Abs maybe it is, but how the hell would I know?

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

By developing your own media literacy and attempting to verify facts in the things you read by using other sources. Better to evaluate news sources yourself than relying on a biased bot.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Actually, in your specific case you're probably right, it's probably better if you don't put any more strain on an unsound framework.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Aw, he thinks his opinion matters

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Would you waste your time replying if it didnt?

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

They probably feel like they are taking a stance every time. Lol