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Flipbarryfromreddit 4 points ago +4 / -0

Sandmann all over again!!!!!

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Chopblock 4 points ago +4 / -0

“It doesn't matter if the hoax is meant to tell a big lie to the public, trying to implant a small idea inside a larger message, or attempting to fit developing events into an existing narrative; these tactics can be observed.

These techniques apply regardless of whether a vast network works together to execute a well-planned-out long disinformation campaign, or a small group hastily assembles a reactionary counter-message to achieve a tacit goal, cover up a crime, or simply delay public awareness by a few weeks.

Every hoax will share many of these common characteristics, be it designed for the whole world to believe, directed at thought leaders to manipulate decisions, laid out to cover-up events from history, piggybacking on a real event, or even targeted at only a small audience.”

https://thedonald.win/p/FfWJSZu7/a-thedonaldwin-exclusive--anatom/c/

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Yawnz13 2 points ago +2 / -0

That second one has been the go-to in a lot of these situations.

"Hands up, don't shoot".

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Chopblock 1 point ago +1 / -0

Look to the Sandman example in the linked articles for a corresponding example of that type. The characteristics are listed and described, with examples of how each expressed in the real world.

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Yawnz13 2 points ago +2 / -0

Do we allow mail-in upvotes?