> I don't think any rational person would disagree that it should be illegal to deliberately spread misinformation and lies. It's actually a very common opini

> I don't think any rational person would disagree that it should be illegal to deliberately spread misinformation and lies. It's actually a very common opinion, because it always gets weaponized. It's not a new phenomenon. It's the reason for the whole idea of freedom of speech. It's not just R doing this (though they are... prolific users of it). Remember covid? Lab leak was politically incorrect as a lie, and banned, but has since been downgraded to "maybe". > But I don't want ad supported journalism! Me neither. But the choice may be between ad supported or none at all. But I hope we can find a viable third way.