• @just_another_person
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    Well, Newsweek. That’s really fucking weird of you to say that, because Activote sure isn’t making that claim at all:

    So now I’m REALLY fucking curious as to why this article exists, and the data is wrong. Also, Activote is an app, not a “real” polling platform.

    • @chakan2
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      91 month ago

      Last couple of things I’ve seen from newsweek went hard right. I don’t know when they became part of the propaganda machine, but it’s severe.

      • @just_another_person
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        61 month ago

        Yes, that’s why I checked. It certainly seems there is a concerted effort in their behalf to be publishing positive news for Trump, that is later pointed out to be incorrect and retracted.

        • abff08f4813c
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          Maybe time for the bot to update these factors on Newsweek then:

          Credibility: High - Factual Reporting: Mostly Factual

            • abff08f4813c
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              Eh, ideally there’s be a way to a) tell the external source it’s time to update and b) have an admin or the bot owner apply a manual patch in cases where the original source won’t obey (e.g. because MFBC is owned by the outlet that they’re reporting on or something). Perhaps a topic best discussed elsewhere though…

    • @ccunning
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      How does this address the swing with a single datapoint?

      • @just_another_person
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        Look at the numbers.

        Newsweek has been busted multiple times in previous elections doing this shit, and had to retract and update multiple times this election. They seem to have a real want for good news about Trump’s polls to be true.

        • @ccunning
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          I am looking at the numbers. Your graphic says the same thing the article does. That’s why I was asking for clarification

    • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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      1 month ago

      Contact the editors and voice your concerns. If they are posting fake statistics, then call them out on it.

      • @Carrolade
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        181 month ago

        Quit trying to stifle conversation within this thread. People are allowed to discuss this issue amongst themselves beyond simply talking to the publication’s editors.

        • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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          Suggesting that people can contact editors if they feel information is wrong, isn’t stifling the conversation though. Thank you!

          • @Carrolade
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            101 month ago

            Sure it is. People are fully aware they can contact other parties. They want to have a conversation in here though, and you are recommending they take their complaints elsewhere, when they could be discussing them here.

            This is pretty obviously a shallow excuse, technically a recommendation, but really just trying to get under people’s skin.

            • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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              Nope. Just made a recommendation. But you are free to believe whatever you want to. Thank you! :)

              • @Carrolade
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                71 month ago

                Yes, like I said, technically a recommendation, one that you practically copy/paste with no effort. Also one that serves no useful purpose though. Asides a very possible goal of simply irritating people.

                  • @Carrolade
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                    41 month ago

                    All actions have some sort of goal, to say otherwise is silly. Unless you’re a toddler or something. One cannot have a recommendation without a reason to make one though. You’re welcome.

      • Tony Bark
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        161 month ago

        If you’re going to post a topic, at least attempt to discuss it.

      • bobburger
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        71 month ago

        Why did you share a low quality article with poorly sourced information? Do you think spreading lies and misinformation is okay just because it supports your agenda?

        • @[email protected]
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          Thai account has 380 1,560+ posts (Voyager doesn’t list all posts) in just over 2 months. They either aren’t reading their articles or it’s a group of shills sharing an account.

        • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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          It’s from Newsweek. If you think the numbers are wrong, you can write them and voice your concerns. Thank you!