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I wish more people and outlets would correctly use the terms "misinformation" and "disinformation". I understand that they've come to mean the same thing, but
by notRobot 7y ago
I wish more people and outlets would correctly use the terms "misinformation" and "disinformation".
I understand that they've come to mean the same thing, but the latter term makes the intent behind the content these refer to much more clear.
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/163857/what-exactly-is-the-difference-between-misinformation-and-disinformation https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/163857/what-exac...
- tiny_epoch 7y agoMainstream media outlets employ people who know the difference between these words; they're editors and journalists, and words and their meanings don't escape them. Because of this, I infer intent when I see these terms conflated. Its "the power of the pen" -- they write the words and hence choose the words. I'm probably wrong about there being intent, though. Unfortunately, I don't have any solutions to this that don't feel draconian. Mandating the use of words is absurd. I'd like to think that widespread education on the topic would help. But then, that didn't work out too well for "hacker vs. cracker" in the past, and given how many people can't get they're/there/their right, this might not be possible to solve. Removing the requirement that media outlets make a profit might help? But I have no idea how to get there from here. I'm hoping someone will post a reasonable suggestion I can support and put into practice in my small corner of the world.
- m463 7y agoSo Facebook's privacy policy? Disinformation?