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> Other reports have been based irresponsible pseudo journalism and alarmism. Other reports were using CFR, which isn't alarmism.
by DanBC 6y ago
> Other reports have been based irresponsible pseudo journalism and alarmism.
Other reports were using CFR, which isn't alarmism.
- s1artibartfast 6y agoI think that many publications did not specify cfr or explain what it is. I often see death rate used interchangeably with the two
- thinkingemote 6y agoExcept the new articles that uses it caused alarm by exaggeration because the news wants our attention. The intention is not to cause alarm, but the effect was. Politically it's also easier to make changes when one highlights the dangers. Not alarmist but certainly manipulative. Fear works and by being alarmed we have saved lives.