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> publishes information that might make Joe Biden look bad There is credible information that this information is a part of a Russian disinformation effort to

> publishes information that might make Joe Biden look bad There is credible information that this information is a part of a Russian disinformation effort to influence the campaign. Now whether it's true or not is irrelevant. If the FBI has warned this information is suspect and is actively investigating then it is only appropriate for Facebook to err on the side of caution. Especially given we are weeks from an election.

Fellshard 6y ago
Yet there is no indication that that is the basis on which the story was initially slowed, and no indication that they apply that consistently.
- krimeo 6y ago
  The story was suppressed because it materials were allegedly obtained by hackers.
  - Fellshard 6y ago
    That is the initial story Twitter gave. It is not the claim Facebook made.
    - krimeo 6y ago
      You are correct. Facebook claimed it's a bombshell too close to the elections so they need to verify with 3rd party "fact checkers".
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gnicholas 6y ago
> There is credible information that this information is a part of a Russian disinformation effort to influence the campaign. I went looking for this and found this recent CNN article that looked promising. [1] But it does not mention any evidence (credible or otherwise) tying the laptop to Russians. It notes various weaknesses in the story, most notably that the emails were in image form, so contained no headers. But even if the emails were completely fabricated, that doesn't implicate Russians. Can you point me to the credible information you referenced? 1: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/16/politics/russian-disinformation-investigation/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/16/politics/russian-disinformati...
pessimizer 6y ago
> There is credible information that this information is a part of a Russian disinformation effort to influence the campaign. Have you made this up in advance to justify the censorship, or do you have a reference?
- klyrs 6y ago
  The FBI seems to be taking that allegation seriously enough to investigate https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/world/america-votes/biden-email-episode-illustrates-risk-to-trump-from-giuliani-1.5148659 https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/world/america-votes/biden-emai...
  - syshum 6y ago
    The FBI investigates all allegations of this nature, it is not a statement on if they are credible or not.
dmingod666 6y ago
I guess they should also withhold information about the existence of Hunter Biden and that he 'allegedly' worked for a Ukrainian oil company. We don't want the dear leader looking bad right before we place him on the throne. Once he's in, we can brazen it out..
- syshum 6y ago
  This is the same party that gave us "you have to pass the law to know what is in it..." so... You have to elect them before you know anything about them... Seems like a good way to get the best leaders
syshum 6y ago
>>Now whether it's true or not is irrelevant No that is extremely relevant, for it to be "disinformation" it would need to be false If the information is true, then the public should be informed about it, at the point the source is irrelevant. I cant believe you discount or ignore corruption because was reveled by "evil Russia" Some how I believe if the Russians where talking about Trump your sensibilities would be much different.. Not that I believe this NY Post story is some Russian plot because I dont,

Fellshard 6y ago

Yet there is no indication that that is the basis on which the story was initially slowed, and no indication that they apply that consistently.

krimeo 6y ago
The story was suppressed because it materials were allegedly obtained by hackers.
- Fellshard 6y ago
  That is the initial story Twitter gave. It is not the claim Facebook made.
  - krimeo 6y ago
    You are correct. Facebook claimed it's a bombshell too close to the elections so they need to verify with 3rd party "fact checkers".

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gnicholas 6y ago

> There is credible information that this information is a part of a Russian disinformation effort to influence the campaign. I went looking for this and found this recent CNN article that looked promising. [1] But it does not mention any evidence (credible or otherwise) tying the laptop to Russians. It notes various weaknesses in the story, most notably that the emails were in image form, so contained no headers. But even if the emails were completely fabricated, that doesn't implicate Russians. Can you point me to the credible information you referenced? 1: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/16/politics/russian-disinformation-investigation/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/16/politics/russian-disinformati...

pessimizer 6y ago

> There is credible information that this information is a part of a Russian disinformation effort to influence the campaign. Have you made this up in advance to justify the censorship, or do you have a reference?

klyrs 6y ago
The FBI seems to be taking that allegation seriously enough to investigate https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/world/america-votes/biden-email-episode-illustrates-risk-to-trump-from-giuliani-1.5148659 https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/world/america-votes/biden-emai...
- syshum 6y ago
  The FBI investigates all allegations of this nature, it is not a statement on if they are credible or not.

dmingod666 6y ago

I guess they should also withhold information about the existence of Hunter Biden and that he 'allegedly' worked for a Ukrainian oil company. We don't want the dear leader looking bad right before we place him on the throne. Once he's in, we can brazen it out..

syshum 6y ago
This is the same party that gave us "you have to pass the law to know what is in it..." so... You have to elect them before you know anything about them... Seems like a good way to get the best leaders

syshum 6y ago

>>Now whether it's true or not is irrelevant No that is extremely relevant, for it to be "disinformation" it would need to be false If the information is true, then the public should be informed about it, at the point the source is irrelevant. I cant believe you discount or ignore corruption because was reveled by "evil Russia" Some how I believe if the Russians where talking about Trump your sensibilities would be much different.. Not that I believe this NY Post story is some Russian plot because I dont,