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> i also can’t think of a case where a forgery has caused a serious problem in the public sphere. You're not paying attention then. Here's just one example.

• currymj 8y ago
  right, isolated small groups or individuals believe the fake videos (or "believe" them, it's possible some of these groups were already looking for an excuse for violence). but it's not really the public sphere -- there is no nationwide uncertainty about these videos. the police understand perfectly that they are fake, for instance.