> [...] fake news is fake information [...] What is "fake information"? The word 'fake' has been transformed recently to mean something that is not well define

> [...] fake news is fake information [...] What is "fake information"? The word 'fake' has been transformed recently to mean something that is not well defined. Everyone knows that a 'fake' watch is a counterfeit watch, and the same goes for a 'fake' id. It's fraudulent, and that usage is well established. Past that, lines get blurry. A "fake" person is someone who is superficial and cares a lot about appearances. Where does "fake" information fit in here? If we photoshop freckles out of a photo or slim down a waistline, we might call that a "fake" photo, but the picture is still mostly accurate. Does true information that has been stretched or selectively omitted fall under "fake"? Does it have to be completely made up? > [...] But the intent is not deliberate or malicious. [...] So it comes down to intent of the author in your mind? Wouldn't you agree that calling some news "fake" is primarily a statement about the author, then? You're saying, "the information is inaccurate, and the author did so with intent." Have you disagreed with me?