@MLClark @stueytheround I've also noticed people referring to malinformation.
Yes! That's the third term I was asked to cover; I only vaguely gestured its way in the opener, because I have more I want to include, like "truthiness" and "just-so" storytelling. Glad to hear what's gaining in popularity, though. Thank you!
@MLClark @stueytheround Those definitions also help to describe the disseminator(s) of the information and their intentions.
Yep! That's the type. The problem is that, while an excellent resource, the narrative design of such an article isn't very accessible to average readers, and doesn't appeal to the ones who most need to learn how to differentiate between such things. Its target audience is already pretty seasoned and institutionally savvy, while the aim of evergreen pieces by venues like mine is to serve as a bridge for general readers. Thanks, Peter!
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Ugh! So important! Will try my best. :)