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In reply to the discussion: How about if someone posts a satirical article, let us know before you [View all]paulbibeau
(743 posts)22. And about fake news stories that cross the line...
I didn't like the Ann Coulter-on-the-plane piece either. But I could tell it was satire, because it wasn't a well-sourced news story. There was no indication of how the reporter knew what he or she knew. No quotes that could be backed up, or debunked.
Think about that. And think about this: Maybe the people who want easy, problem-free access to "facts" are looking at this exactly the wrong way. The mental skill set you need to analyze satire is the same you need to think critically about "real news." And you should never, ever put that toolbox down - especially when you read something you want to agree with.
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How about if someone posts a satirical article, let us know before you [View all]
raccoon
Feb 2013
OP
I fully agree with the other poster and since you are being brusk and insulting the intelligence of
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#17
That would tend to void the point of satire, would it not? Better that readers...
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2013
#4
I thought for awhile "respond based on thread titles only" was somewhere in the TOS. (nt)
Posteritatis
Feb 2013
#33