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They are not "scare quotes", it is part of the BBC's style guide. It is to make clear that they are not the ones declaring that the accounts are fake, but that
by Mordisquitos 6y ago
They are not "scare quotes", it is part of the BBC's style guide. It is to make clear that they are not the ones declaring that the accounts are fake, but that it is attributed to someone else.
- raincom 6y agoSo, it is to signify the use-mention distinction. BBC doesn't use it, but mentions it.