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>>> I will not disbelieve accounts just because the sources won't attach their names to them Sounds like traditional media information is an article of faith f
by IG_Semmelweiss 2y ago
>>> I will not disbelieve accounts just because the sources won't attach their names to them
Sounds like traditional media information is an article of faith for some, versus just another data point to analyze and address with skepticism in the search for truth.
- vharuck 2y agoI didn't say I would automatically believe something just because the reporter says "anonymous source." The reality is the administration's PR people spout an endless steam of lies, and "leakers" who share real facts are fired. There is no surprise to how this plays out: reporters seek the truth, employees want to share the truth, employees don't want to be fired, and you get anonymous sources out the wazoo. The reason I said anonymous sources don't cause me to immediately dismiss articles is because I don't want to reward the admin for purposefully creating this shitty situation. I'll use other critical reading skills to determine the articles' value. It sucks that heavy reliance on anonymous sources isn't a huge flag anymore, but it is what it is.