It's definitely gotten worse. Tons of posts where the posters themselves didn't even read the article they posted, just making assumptions based on the title. Same with videos where the post title expresses outrage over something literally taken out of context / not even in the video. Fake screenshots. And then they get mad when you ask for source / doubt the veracity. But due to it being stickies, everyone just automatically assumes that the mods made sure it was true.
We are the news now.
We have to be better than that, raise the standards again. No matter how trivial, do your due diligence and check everything yourself, even if it is stickied and has 300 upvotes.
I dm'd the mods once to point out one particular poster who was notorious (notorious to me, anyway) for posting stuff that obviously wasn't true and could be quickly disproven. Most of those posts weren't even stickied, but it still bothered me because I would DM that person or ask questions in the thread and the OP would never, ever answer.
The mod who got back to me was very nice but said that the mods have too much to handle and they don't have time to verify every post. But you are specifically talking about stickied posts, which are much more prominent. Perhaps they could find time for those, since there aren't that many and they generally stay up most of the day.
A net search shows multiple sources reporting the mass resignation, it appears normal in a restructuring of their government such as the reshuffling of the cabinet.
Happens all the time but being a mod on here is like being an umpire at little league games. Everyone complains about the calls but no one wants to do it.
Wait we aren’t already in extra innings?!?! I do love baseball but dear lord I’m ready for our team to hit a 2 out, full count walk off grand slam with the most epic bat flip of all time!
It's definitely gotten worse. Tons of posts where the posters themselves didn't even read the article they posted, just making assumptions based on the title. Same with videos where the post title expresses outrage over something literally taken out of context / not even in the video. Fake screenshots. And then they get mad when you ask for source / doubt the veracity. But due to it being stickies, everyone just automatically assumes that the mods made sure it was true. We are the news now. We have to be better than that, raise the standards again. No matter how trivial, do your due diligence and check everything yourself, even if it is stickied and has 300 upvotes.
Higher standards 100%
I dm'd the mods once to point out one particular poster who was notorious (notorious to me, anyway) for posting stuff that obviously wasn't true and could be quickly disproven. Most of those posts weren't even stickied, but it still bothered me because I would DM that person or ask questions in the thread and the OP would never, ever answer.
The mod who got back to me was very nice but said that the mods have too much to handle and they don't have time to verify every post. But you are specifically talking about stickied posts, which are much more prominent. Perhaps they could find time for those, since there aren't that many and they generally stay up most of the day.
What was the fake news? For those who saw it and think it’s real…
This one. And I couldn’t agree more. It’s a problem. https://greatawakening.win/p/15JAXfLNTD/japans-government-resigns-in-its/
A net search shows multiple sources reporting the mass resignation, it appears normal in a restructuring of their government such as the reshuffling of the cabinet.
I looked more and you are right…seems like a normal cabinet change and the article spins it into a BOOM. Thx.
Why am I not surprised it was Zeitreise?
He doesn't post bullshit, what are u smokin sir
Handle double d's with care. Got it.
Happens all the time but being a mod on here is like being an umpire at little league games. Everyone complains about the calls but no one wants to do it.
Sure but the mods should better at DD, or at least look at the content before a sticky for verification. It literally took me 30 seconds.
I call S-T-R-I-K-E. Kek,
C’mon blue! That’s a horrible call! 😂
Batter up fren. It's gonna be a rough game. Maybe even have extra innings.
Wait we aren’t already in extra innings?!?! I do love baseball but dear lord I’m ready for our team to hit a 2 out, full count walk off grand slam with the most epic bat flip of all time!
Me too friend, me too. I knew that would ruffle your feathers a bit. God bless. Just having a bit of fun. I thought you might use a good laugh.
Lol. I’m so banged up from this movie I don’t have any feathers left to ruffle! 😂🤙🏻🙏
Well it's in the pot with you then. Chicken soup for the soul. Haha.
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