What's the issue? Is the video not real? It looked real to me.
If someone says they're Mel Gibson with "parody" in their handle, "parody" in their moniker, "parody" as a warning tab under their name, and "parody" in their account description (there's 9 "parody" on the X page above-the-fold), I don't see what the issue is if the video isn't AI.
You don’t think it’s deceptive by nature to use a celebrity’s name to increase your clicks? It’s not relevant as it is an old video from February for a BOOM! press conference that never happened like this post implies.
I just think people posting here should put more effort into seeing if the story is legit and current news. Too many people just read the post title and give it an upvote. Where is the discernment? Glad to see others here calling this out.
One is integrity of posts and people just upclicking anything. That is definitely a problem.
The other is some guy creating a parody account that seemingly made a post that is true.
I don't see any connection at all between the two issues above.
Do I have a problem with parody accounts? Not if they're clearly labeled as such, and are passing along information that is true.
Brian Cates is heavily quoted around here and started out as "StealthJeff" on Twitter, pretending to be Jeff Sessions alt account with no parody label.
Then there's the ultimate parody account, Papi Trumpo ... I'm not seeing anything wrong with parody accounts -- actually I see that it's built into meme culture.
A parody is a creative work—such as literature, music, film, or art—that imitates another, well-known work, person, or genre in an exaggerated, humorous, or satirical way. It often serves as a form of commentary, mockery, or criticism, highlighting the clichés or flaws of the original subject.
Papi Trumpo is an excellent example of parody. I love it. If Mel Gibson parody on X posted about Mel Gibson in some way, that’s fine. Does he?
What's the issue? Is the video not real? It looked real to me.
If someone says they're Mel Gibson with "parody" in their handle, "parody" in their moniker, "parody" as a warning tab under their name, and "parody" in their account description (there's 9 "parody" on the X page above-the-fold), I don't see what the issue is if the video isn't AI.
You don’t think it’s deceptive by nature to use a celebrity’s name to increase your clicks? It’s not relevant as it is an old video from February for a BOOM! press conference that never happened like this post implies.
I just think people posting here should put more effort into seeing if the story is legit and current news. Too many people just read the post title and give it an upvote. Where is the discernment? Glad to see others here calling this out.
We're gettin' high dude. And you're all "facts this, facts that". Blech. It's harshing my buzz bro. Let us in-group cohere, maaan.
You brought up 2 different issues.
One is integrity of posts and people just upclicking anything. That is definitely a problem.
The other is some guy creating a parody account that seemingly made a post that is true.
I don't see any connection at all between the two issues above.
Do I have a problem with parody accounts? Not if they're clearly labeled as such, and are passing along information that is true.
Brian Cates is heavily quoted around here and started out as "StealthJeff" on Twitter, pretending to be Jeff Sessions alt account with no parody label.
Then there's the ultimate parody account, Papi Trumpo ... I'm not seeing anything wrong with parody accounts -- actually I see that it's built into meme culture.
Let’s start with the definition of parody.
Papi Trumpo is an excellent example of parody. I love it. If Mel Gibson parody on X posted about Mel Gibson in some way, that’s fine. Does he?