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I do not believe that is the case, you seem to have a more narrow view of propaganda. Just look at the Webster definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dict

I do not believe that is the case, you seem to have a more narrow view of propaganda. Just look at the Webster definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda What you describe is one form of propaganda but not the only one. Would you agree that Rosy the Riveter was Propaganda? Or this one https://www.archives.gov/files/exhibits/powers-of-persuasion/images/13229_2011_001_AC.jpg https://www.archives.gov/files/exhibits/powers-of-persuasion... Both very famous pieces of propaganda the US put out during War. Neither of them are misleading. They were put out to encourage people to take an action.

ajross 2y ago
Then maybe cite the definition you're using? And explain why it doesn't fit every kind of opinion broadcasting. Like, are flyers for a protest "propaganda"? Is grafitti propaganda? Is writing an opinion essay propaganda? Hosting a blog propaganda? Where does it stop?
- nerdjon 2y ago
  Do you cite a definition for every word you use? Of course not. I am using the definition as defined by Webster and every other source I can find. I am using it the same way that the pieces I referenced, were also considered propaganda. I am using the excepted actual definition of Propaganda and there is zero reason to expect I need to define otherwise. That is just not a normal expectation when communicating. You having your own definition that does not follow the accepted definitions of the word with examples, is not my problem. You also didn't answer my question about rosy the riveter which if we would consider that propaganda (which it is considered propaganda) I would consider the billboards propaganda.
- pvg 2y ago
  Like, are flyers for a protest "propaganda"? Is grafitti propaganda? They easily can be. Same with opinion broadcasting. It's not a matter of some strict definition, just whether you prefer a negative connotation with "propaganda" and how you feel about the thing being propagandized given that the negative connotation is the most common English usage.
  - ajross 2y ago
    That was exactly my point. The use of "propaganda" by nerdjon really just means "an opinion I disagree with".
    - nerdjon 2y ago
      That is quite a simplistic view. Generally, Propaganda is used to sway opinion, get action, or similar when people may not be inclined a certain way on their own. Ask yourself this: if there was not opposition to what Israel is doing right now, would they have made these billboards. Most likely no. Would Rosie the Riveter happen if there was not a need for Woman in the workforce during the war? Could keep giving examples, but you get the idea. There are plenty of examples out there of established propaganda that isn't misleading or negative. It depends on the message they are trying to send and the action they are looking for.
      - ajross 2y ago
        > sway opinion, get action, or similar when people may not be inclined a certain way on their own. This is tiresome and seems like it's in bad faith. Once more: that's just a definition for "argument". You can apply it to "propaganda" if you insist, but I can only repeat that this is not the way others interpret it. You don't go around calling your friends propagandists when they try to sway your opinion, so don't do it here just because you dislike seeing billboards by Jewish advocacy groups.
        nerdjon 2y ago
        I find it tiresome that I have given you 2 examples of established propaganda, there really is no debate as to whether or not these are considered propaganda, that do not fit your definition and you continue to ignore those. Yes propaganda tends to be negative, but my point (again with examples to back up my point) is that it does not have to be. You claim others do not see it that way, but that is obviously not true. Or we would not consider Rosy the Riveter as propaganda. It does not fit your definition. Ignoring that there are examples of propaganda does not make your definition correct. The reality is these words are murky, what is the line between advertising and propaganda. and similar comparisons. But I will die on this hill and it is well established by this point, propaganda does not have to be negative. Unless you are going to acknowledge rosy the riveter and either explain how that is not propaganda (which for the record you would be in the minority with that opinion) or explain how it was negative or misleading I see no point in continuing this conversation.
ithkuil 2y ago
The broader meaning of propaganda then just means "spreading ideas to further a cause". If that's true then it would be a neutral word. But "propaganda" is not a neutral word in practice. It implies something intentionally misleading. I don't think expressing concern about Hamas is propaganda. If the billboard said (or implied) "all Palestinians are Hamas terrorists" that would be propaganda

ajross 2y ago

Then maybe cite the definition you're using? And explain why it doesn't fit every kind of opinion broadcasting. Like, are flyers for a protest "propaganda"? Is grafitti propaganda? Is writing an opinion essay propaganda? Hosting a blog propaganda? Where does it stop?

nerdjon 2y ago
Do you cite a definition for every word you use? Of course not. I am using the definition as defined by Webster and every other source I can find. I am using it the same way that the pieces I referenced, were also considered propaganda. I am using the excepted actual definition of Propaganda and there is zero reason to expect I need to define otherwise. That is just not a normal expectation when communicating. You having your own definition that does not follow the accepted definitions of the word with examples, is not my problem. You also didn't answer my question about rosy the riveter which if we would consider that propaganda (which it is considered propaganda) I would consider the billboards propaganda.
pvg 2y ago
Like, are flyers for a protest "propaganda"? Is grafitti propaganda? They easily can be. Same with opinion broadcasting. It's not a matter of some strict definition, just whether you prefer a negative connotation with "propaganda" and how you feel about the thing being propagandized given that the negative connotation is the most common English usage.
- ajross 2y ago
  That was exactly my point. The use of "propaganda" by nerdjon really just means "an opinion I disagree with".
  - nerdjon 2y ago
    That is quite a simplistic view. Generally, Propaganda is used to sway opinion, get action, or similar when people may not be inclined a certain way on their own. Ask yourself this: if there was not opposition to what Israel is doing right now, would they have made these billboards. Most likely no. Would Rosie the Riveter happen if there was not a need for Woman in the workforce during the war? Could keep giving examples, but you get the idea. There are plenty of examples out there of established propaganda that isn't misleading or negative. It depends on the message they are trying to send and the action they are looking for.
    - ajross 2y ago
      > sway opinion, get action, or similar when people may not be inclined a certain way on their own. This is tiresome and seems like it's in bad faith. Once more: that's just a definition for "argument". You can apply it to "propaganda" if you insist, but I can only repeat that this is not the way others interpret it. You don't go around calling your friends propagandists when they try to sway your opinion, so don't do it here just because you dislike seeing billboards by Jewish advocacy groups.
      - nerdjon 2y ago
        I find it tiresome that I have given you 2 examples of established propaganda, there really is no debate as to whether or not these are considered propaganda, that do not fit your definition and you continue to ignore those. Yes propaganda tends to be negative, but my point (again with examples to back up my point) is that it does not have to be. You claim others do not see it that way, but that is obviously not true. Or we would not consider Rosy the Riveter as propaganda. It does not fit your definition. Ignoring that there are examples of propaganda does not make your definition correct. The reality is these words are murky, what is the line between advertising and propaganda. and similar comparisons. But I will die on this hill and it is well established by this point, propaganda does not have to be negative. Unless you are going to acknowledge rosy the riveter and either explain how that is not propaganda (which for the record you would be in the minority with that opinion) or explain how it was negative or misleading I see no point in continuing this conversation.

ithkuil 2y ago

The broader meaning of propaganda then just means "spreading ideas to further a cause". If that's true then it would be a neutral word. But "propaganda" is not a neutral word in practice. It implies something intentionally misleading. I don't think expressing concern about Hamas is propaganda. If the billboard said (or implied) "all Palestinians are Hamas terrorists" that would be propaganda