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IIRC the original term was coined for a specific type of misinformation where the aim is to erode trust in institutions and truth in general by bombarding peopl

IIRC the original term was coined for a specific type of misinformation where the aim is to erode trust in institutions and truth in general by bombarding people with incorrect news (kind of like a DDoS on truth). This is differentiated from salacious tabloid gossip or from propaganda (which seeks to push a specific, alternative truth). However, now the vernacular use seems to be totally undifferentiated, yes.

spookie 4y ago
Disinformation can go hand and hand with propaganda, look at the current European war. I get what you're saying, but just pointing out that it can be used in detriment to the morale on the other side of the fence.
- truculent 4y ago
  Yes, of course