This is a complex problem. The original post seems to be a collection of facts and information about a thing. The thread should have some discussion about what

This is a complex problem. The original post seems to be a collection of facts and information about a thing. The thread should have some discussion about what to do with this information, but of course there has been politicization of issues like this (bizarrely, since I'm not sure who benefits from the disinformation!) But in this case, the flags have the effect of just hiding an informational article, which may be the desired effect if you believe it is politically disadvantageous for facts to be shared and discussed. There's no way for me to say all that without being on a "side" even if I really do not wish to be, and for the moderators, the issue might be similar, though I suspect some can break down the issue with a clearer lens.