This is a general warning to most people, always focus on the accuracy rather than the advocacy part.
Don’t read or share an article just because it aligns with your world view.
News organizations in general are the “middle man” between you and events happening in the world.
Don’t let the middle man shape your reality, focus on accuracy and hopefully you will get a balanced world view.
qaz@lemmy.world 1 month ago
This sounds so obvious but I’ve seen “news” articles on Lemmy with titles that are on par with Fox news when it comes to playing into what people want to hear.
FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
I’ve seen people actually share the New York Post unironically because they happen to like a headline.
(The New York Post is a tabloid on par with Fox, in fact they’re owned by the same company as Fox News).
Davriellelouna@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Rupert Murdoch owns the New York Post, Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. In Britain, he owns The Sun. In Australia, he owns 90% of newspapers.
NewNewAccount@lemmy.world 1 month ago
They’re both horrible but the NY Post is far more tabloid-y than Fox News proper.
0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month ago
There are posters here on lemmy who see what’s popular on here and then rehash the same shit on their site and submit it to multiple communities across multiple instances.