Step 1. Plant fake news stories that appeal to the target audience (anyone seeking the real truth)
Step 2. Promulgate such fake stories by enhancing emotionally charged responses and undermining critical thinking responsiveness
Step 3. Debunk using controlled mainstream platforms, thereby further discrediting truth seekers or anyone who disavows the mainstream propaganda organs
In other words, the so-called Fact Checkers and the Clickbait Disinfo websites are part of the same operation.
Not that we can trust the AP news anymore, but:
https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-fema-convoy-marines-maui-hawaii-987736212197
Problem - Reaction - Solution
Step 1. Plant fake news stories that appeal to the target audience (anyone seeking the real truth)
Step 2. Promulgate such fake stories by enhancing emotionally charged responses and undermining critical thinking responsiveness
Step 3. Debunk using controlled mainstream platforms, thereby further discrediting truth seekers or anyone who disavows the mainstream propaganda organs
In other words, the so-called Fact Checkers and the Clickbait Disinfo websites are part of the same operation.