• UraniumBlazer@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    While I support the idea of cracking down on religious extremism… Should we be linking Breitbart articles? You know… Basically the alt right?

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      1 year ago

      The fact that you got downvoted twice over this says a lot. Breitbart is not a credible source and never has been, and you don’t need to be partisan to know this.

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        1 year ago

        It matters because, while any underlying facts may be true, the article can present the facts in an inaccurate way or a way that suggests an incorrect conclusion.

        Breitbart is a fantastic example.

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        1 year ago

        What trespass said, but also this: When we link the article, we expand the amount of people that it reaches to. Two things happen due to this:

        • The brand name of Breitbart becomes known for a person, likely without critical thinking.
        • Breitbart earns more money, as more clicks translate to more revenue through ads.

        Hence, by linking their articles, we directly end up supporting them.