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Friends, remember that we're in a bad timeline, so we have to be careful even when trying to warn others.
Sometimes people will plant fake threats and let the panic-engine of social media fan the flames, showing other haters just how much power hate can yield.
We're then consumed by fake news that *becomes* a serious threat, & traumatizes.
Misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, truthiness, & just-so stories:
Learn the 5.
Repost carefully.
Fight their spread.
https://onlysky.media/mclark/meet-the-fab-five-of-misleading-information/
@LiseL I know. :( I would like to believe we live in a better timeline.
@MLClark I have no idea what inspired this...but I know it doesn't apply to me. (whew)
Related reminder:
As well-intentioned as the effort may be, PLEASE think carefully before sending any threat you come across to folks from the target demographic.
Every time folks are reminded that someone wants them dead or suffering, it's a *stressful* experience.
When it's a credible threat, a panic pile-on won't help much.
But also, if it's *not* credible? Then you've done the hater's job for them: elevating a targeted demographic's fear, anger, confusion, & despair.
Tread carefully. 💪