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Any plans to do something about all the misinformation being spread on this site?

Posted on 3/20/20 at 10:14 pm
Posted by Grim
Member since Dec 2013
12302 posts
Posted on 3/20/20 at 10:14 pm
I'm referring to all the conspiracy theories, posts calling the coronavirus a "hoax", etc.

That shite should be a bannable offense in a time like this. If even 1 person is influenced by these morons, it could result in loss of life. That is not an exaggeration.
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
29684 posts
Posted on 3/20/20 at 10:17 pm to
perhaps.you could submit a list of acceptable words and phrases for the admins to refer to
Posted by lsutiger2010
Member since Aug 2008
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Posted on 3/20/20 at 10:24 pm to
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This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 5:08 pm
Posted by Parmen
Member since Apr 2016
18317 posts
Posted on 3/20/20 at 11:10 pm to
quote:

That shite should be a bannable offense in a time like this. If even 1 person is influenced by these morons, it could result in loss of life. That is not an exaggeration.


Posted by skinny domino
sebr
Member since Feb 2007
14339 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 4:51 am to
quote:

Any plans to do something about all the misinformation being spread on this site?

duh, do PT board history since 2008...the plan is right there.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58341 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 6:44 am to
I hope you arent watching the news.
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27174 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 7:46 am to
How are we supposed to determine what is and isn’t miss-information?

Do you have examples?
Posted by Grim
Member since Dec 2013
12302 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 10:53 am to
quote:

How are we supposed to determine what is and isn’t miss-information?


You have one message that's being endorsed by every major health organization, every government official in the world, and the entire medical community

And then you have an opposing message that's being pushed by a bunch of 60 year old rednecks with no higher education.

Which one do you think is misinformation?

quote:

Do you have examples?

Yes, go check out the poli board
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27174 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:01 am to
So you want every thread on the PT board deleted and the posters banned?


Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
13298 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:32 am to
quote:

So you want every thread on the PT board deleted and the posters banned


Interesting idea.

This is unrelated to the current covid19 ordeal, but have you considered opening a TD Cemetery?

I know it sounds morbid and maybe even comical at first, but it’s not really either. So many people post here that surely some die and we never even know. A cemetery forum might allow us to keep track of posters who die. Each can have a virtual gravestone (thread), where posters can post and pay their respects.

As the readership of TD ages, I hope Chicken will seriously consider it.
This post was edited on 3/21/20 at 11:33 am
Posted by Grim
Member since Dec 2013
12302 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:45 pm to
Not every thread or every poster. Just the ones peddling conspiracy theories and false information. Really not that hard. I would start with that psychotic "Q" thread
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27174 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 1:10 pm to
How about we start with this thread?
This post was edited on 3/21/20 at 1:12 pm
Posted by Parmen
Member since Apr 2016
18317 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 1:19 pm to
quote:

quote:

Not every thread or every poster. Just the ones peddling conspiracy theories and false information. Really not that hard. I would start with that psychotic "Q" thread
How about we start with this thread?



I agree with Fred.
Posted by Grim
Member since Dec 2013
12302 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 2:17 pm to
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
93694 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 4:07 pm to
quote:

And then you have an opposing message that's being pushed by a bunch of 60 year old rednecks with no higher education.

Do you have proof of their age and education? If not, wouldn't this be considered spreading misinformation?
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
29684 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 4:40 pm to
Fred -- THANK YOU

and thanks to Chicken and everyone at TD.com

something is true of everyone right now, we are all facing a situation that is new and that we could have never imagined

the fact that THIS website allows for the free exchange of ideas is amazing

most of the "misinformation" that is being criticized (by OP and others) is the opinions of real people on this website

this thread -- LINK /

which references this website -- LINK /

is the only thing, other than press conferences and announcements from the White House, stickied (I.E. endorsed) by TD.com on the political board

the fact that good folks here allow for people to express themselves and exchange ideas is a big part of what makes this site work

/rant
Posted by SavageOrangeJug
Member since Oct 2005
19758 posts
Posted on 3/22/20 at 9:09 am to
quote:

And then you have an opposing message that's being pushed by a bunch of 60 year old rednecks with no higher education
You mean the message opposing the opinions of a bunch of basement dwelling, man bun wearing 16 year old poofs in the OT?
quote:

Yes, go check out the poli board
It is absolutely horrific, Grim. There are people on the Political Board who are actually refusing to worship the Lord High Master Obama or his apostles Nancy and Chuck.

I have even seen them question the mental cognizance of noted scholar, Joe Biden.

One of them had the nerve to say Bernie Sanders should put his hands in his own pockets.

Unless they rein in the Political Board. It will get out of hand. Next thing you know they will be questioning the intelligence of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

I have heard that some of the posters on the Poli Board fly American flags and said mean things about Colin Kaepernick.
Posted by TIGERBAIT84
Member since May 2007
1958 posts
Posted on 3/22/20 at 10:14 am to
How about you just not visit the Q thread and you won’t have to worry about it
Posted by Parmen
Member since Apr 2016
18317 posts
Posted on 3/22/20 at 10:20 am to
quote:

How about you just not visit the Q thread and you won’t have to worry about it


You’re asking the impossible. People love to come here, complaining about the content of threads as victims when they could’ve simply ignored the thread.
Posted by WITCH DOCTOR
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2009
3474 posts
Posted on 3/22/20 at 10:31 am to
It seems to be bothering you for some reason....

Your concern for your fellow man is admirable...

So why let those so-called uneducated rednecks.....(Which is a stereotype) and an opinion of yours. Why let it mess up your bright pathetic day?

Do something valuable with your time. Read a book, plant a flower or maybe worry about yourself and your own views.

Maybe question yourself about why you are so worried about what others do and their views. ask yourself why do i feel the need to be that person, who wants to stop others from their own opinions and views. Because i think you are a sad,a miserable person who wants to have company in the place your are in life.

stay strong..... peaches...
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