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Also consider this: whenever someone complains about something you're hearing one side. The complaints might be valid. The information could be real but incompl
by jmyeet 4y ago
Also consider this: whenever someone complains about something you're hearing one side. The complaints might be valid. The information could be real but incomplete. Perhaps there are things that person didn't know. Perhaps there are things that they chose not to disclose because it doesn't pain them in a good light or it simply contradicts the narrative they're presenting.
With the Elon lawsuit with Twitter, it presents an opportunity for people to raise their public profile. (Many) Elon stans will be inclined to believe it no matter what. You will have stories written about you. You may well get interviewed or even called as a witness.
So Mudge here has a financial incentive and may want to raise his public profile. This is selective release of information to serve both of those ends. Again, it could still all be true. But always consider the source and what they ahve to gain.
This is just basic media literacy, really.
So me pointing out how Mudge might (and I really do mean "might"; I'm not saying he is biased) be biased should prompt you to see if there any flaws in his claims. If someone is disagreeing with his assertions, look at what they're saying, what their motivations are and if there are any obvious flaws.
I find this a good rule to live by: if someone says someone that agrees with your preconceived notions, whatever those might be, be doubly skeptical.
- JohnFen 4y agoYes, but this is all orthogonal to my question.