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This already happens with those comedy talk show hosts. They create rage-bait stories and spin them for good entertainment, and people think it’s an accurate look at the situation. I used to kind of enjoy them until one of them hit on a subject I had just researched and knew immediately how they were spinning it. I can’t stand them now.

So while this is a concern, it’s one that’s already being done on a much larger scale with people who feel a lot more trustworthy. I’m not really worried about some kids that are also doing it.

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braindefragger@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Definitely. I completely agree. Which is why I mentioned it at the end of my comment.

One thing I will say though, as an adult, watching those comedy shows, I’m aware it’s a comedy show. Some shows are better than others reporting accurately. But it’s still a comedy show and advertised as such. They have never reached even remotely the level of nonsense presented HOURLY of TV News Networks like OAN and Fox News.

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braindefragger@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
One more thought…

I used to kind of enjoy them until one of them hit on a subject I had just researched and knew immediately how they were spinning it. I can’t stand them now.

That’s a fair point.

My personal opinion: Over the years, I’ve learned to always keep the big picture in mind. While these comedy shows often bend things for the sake of humor, they’ve still provided me with valuable perspectives, ideas, and information on topics I wasn’t previously aware of. As an adult, these shows often serve as a starting point or introduction to subjects that I then research further on my own. It’s funny how we hold these comedians and writers to a higher bar than news stations.

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- wccrawford@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Yeah. I recognize the bias and the need for clicks/eyeballs, and their motivations, and it applies to all of them. I generally expect someone telling me something to not be deceiving me, and I’m so often disappointed.
  
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