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

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

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 61 points 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months 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 3 months ago (1 children)

Aw, he thinks his opinion matters

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Would you waste your time replying if it didnt?

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago

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