Techniques to fight misinformation can just as well be used to spread misinformation. Especially if the person doing so is certain that the misinformation is true. Doesn't mean the techniques are invalid. Important to know such methods, both as tools to spread the truth and as defense against such techniques being used to spread lies.
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NeedPolyGF ago
Here's a quote from the manual which is used as an example of a myth.
"One of the most common and persistent climate myths is that the sun is the cause of global warming."
This suggests that their procedure isn't really about mythbusting, but about fooling people to accept your myths.
djaeveloplyse ago
Techniques to fight misinformation can just as well be used to spread misinformation. Especially if the person doing so is certain that the misinformation is true. Doesn't mean the techniques are invalid. Important to know such methods, both as tools to spread the truth and as defense against such techniques being used to spread lies.
NeedPolyGF ago
I was just pointing out their hypocrisy and dishonesty.
djaeveloplyse ago
I know, I'm the one who upvoted you, just adding to the point :)