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28. Alternative facts are not a thing at DU -- and that's what we are talking about

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Is there a way to add another alert reason for posting untrue information? [View all] beaglelover Jul 2024 OP

Usually gets covered under the 'RW memes' or Conspiracy theories types alerts... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #1

Wishful thinking, not right wing memes nor conspiracy theories CloudWatcher Aug 2024 #19

That's a good point, a "mis/dis-information" alert definition. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #2

Many alert categories are fairly subjective so it would be no different. nt Maru Kitteh Jul 2024 #4

Agreed, especially since one prolific newcomer seems intent on spreading disinformation Maru Kitteh Jul 2024 #3

can certainly understand your thrust stopdiggin Jul 2024 #5

See my suggestion, reply#13 consider_this Jul 2024 #15

I agree. Please. It's getting out of hand and it's not a good look for us. ms liberty Jul 2024 #6

I think maybe that was the point Skittles Sep 2024 #45

That's tricky birdographer Jul 2024 #7

See my suggestion, reply#13 consider_this Jul 2024 #16

The most important thing to do is post the facts in a response. That gets noticed quickly if enough people say, Silent Type Jul 2024 #8

Usually, that would work, but in one specific case... TwilightZone Jul 2024 #9

Well, yeah, that would tick me off too. Silent Type Jul 2024 #10

We seem to have lots of folks willing to rec anything that makes them feel good. CloudWatcher Aug 2024 #20

It'd be difficult because who's providing the "truth"? The jury is not be able to do research. live love laugh Jul 2024 #11

I agree with others who say it's probably not logistically possible, but I get your sentiment. orange jar Jul 2024 #12

This idea might work... consider_this Jul 2024 #13

"If a post could be alerted for false info, an area is provided to state why or link to proof" progree Jul 2024 #17

Entirely agree dpibel Sep 2024 #24

there r a couple rules that dont trigger a ffr. like copyright or wrong forum. mopinko Jul 2024 #14

It would be a nice, and needed (imo), feature. demmiblue Aug 2024 #18

at least some indication that it matters, at all PedroXimenez Aug 2024 #21

Still needs to be addressed, for all the reasons stated. I am quite distressed at the number of times ... Hekate Sep 2024 #22

It's a difficult problem to deal with in a forum like this one where people are in basic agreement on so highplainsdem Sep 2024 #25

TY, hpd, for a long & thoughtful response. It's going to get more complicated with AI... Hekate Sep 2024 #27

I don't know. There have been bots posting on Twitter, even from verified accounts, exposed at times highplainsdem Sep 2024 #29

Quick response to the question: EarlG Sep 2024 #31

OK. I can see that the jury system can sometimes be faster than moderators quickly responding to highplainsdem Sep 2024 #33

Well, no offense, but ironically there's a lot of misinformation in your post that I need to correct EarlG Sep 2024 #35

No, I didn't contradict myself. highplainsdem Sep 2024 #36

You're correct EarlG Sep 2024 #37

I'm sorry. I hadn't realized it had become that nightmarish a situation for you, Skinner and the mods. highplainsdem Sep 2024 #39

I get a good explanation of the alert on every jury I get called to and there are a lot of alerts lately ... marble falls Sep 2024 #41

Kicking. We still have this problem, y'all. ms liberty Sep 2024 #23

As long as it is demonstrably untrue. Opinions unfortunately are more difficult. And most of politics is opinion. Silent Type Sep 2024 #26

Alternative facts are not a thing at DU -- and that's what we are talking about Hekate Sep 2024 #28

Unfortunately there is not a way to do this, at least not the way you're imagining it EarlG Sep 2024 #30

Re what you said about fact-checking just via replies... highplainsdem Sep 2024 #32

There IS a quick way to deal with misinformation EarlG Sep 2024 #34

Thanks for addressing this, and I see that Rubyshoo's been ppr'd ms liberty Sep 2024 #38

And don't forget: use that alert button as necessary. marble falls Sep 2024 #42

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2024 #40

How about a fact-checking team, Ms. Toad Sep 2024 #43

this makes sense to me Skittles Sep 2024 #44