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GusBob

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37. This has always been a problem even before twitter

Mon Apr 12, 2021, 05:27 PM

Apr 2021

A misleading or factually inaccurate story would be posted and the discussion posts would follow the trail of inaccuracies

And invariably someone would point out the truth which would be ignored in subsequent posts because folks just read the OP, jerk their knee and let fly

As someone mentioned up above, reading comprehension is a problem in all walks of life.

I always appreciate the posters who get to the truth and attempt to correct things. That is one good thing about DU.

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My gripe: Way too much gullibility here on DU. Please, let's see more skepticism! [View all] Towlie Apr 2021 OP

I don't like posts with tweets nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2021 #1

Gullibility is as old as the ages. TheBlackAdder Apr 2021 #32

So true. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #2

I'll have to think about this OP for awhile. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #3

snort! stopdiggin Apr 2021 #5

K&R demmiblue Apr 2021 #4

Thanks for trying. It's a very helpful reminder n/t station agent Apr 2021 #6

Might be helpful to share some examples of the "lot of threads" you see. SayItLoud Apr 2021 #7

I'm proud of you! Congratulations, you definitely get it. Towlie Apr 2021 #44

Should we be skeptical of you? housecat Apr 2021 #8

We all want to be one of the first to comment/rec a new post. erronis Apr 2021 #9

Twitter sucks. It really has ruined serious discourse in this country. beaglelover Apr 2021 #10

Don't blame twitter PasadenaTrudy Apr 2021 #39

Cool story, bro. nt LexVegas Apr 2021 #11

Always verify your source before posting. *Lots* of crapola online. n/t KatK Apr 2021 #12

But did you know Skinner & Earl G were Frontmen for Q speak easy Apr 2021 #13

+1 bluescribbler Apr 2021 #14

But now I don't know whether to trust your claims or your 'sarcasm'. keithbvadu2 Apr 2021 #18

I don't know whether to shit or wind my watch. 🤔 madinmaryland Apr 2021 #22

Yes. But only on Wednesdays. Politicub Apr 2021 #25

I just decided to shit on my watch. Fuck winding it! madinmaryland Apr 2021 #41

That's why you were supposed to wait until Wednesday. Politicub Apr 2021 #43

I know, isnt that terrible! SergeStorms Apr 2021 #26

Thank you! Treefrog Apr 2021 #15

Or simply wait for more information Sympthsical Apr 2021 #16

People are poor readers, including on DU. Republican/Nazis count on inaccurate news. johnthewoodworker Apr 2021 #17

I do not believe you. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #19

Nicely Played! (nt) ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #28

... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #36

I think it means let's not turn our beliefs into delusions bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #20

"Let's use facts rather than embellish our propensities into a parallel Whack-Anon." Hortensis Apr 2021 #46

In October last year I sat on a jury in a murder trial. Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #21

Hear, hear! littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #23

Thank you. DU used to have better standards before Twitter. nt Hekate Apr 2021 #24

Let's face it... SergeStorms Apr 2021 #27

Thankfully, I use neither of those two ..... AZ8theist Apr 2021 #29

Nope, me neither. SergeStorms Apr 2021 #31

Similar here... AZ8theist Apr 2021 #40

K&R reACTIONary Apr 2021 #30

The one that burns me up is when someone sees what they think is "Hot news" on the Guardian or often Ford_Prefect Apr 2021 #33

... and less snark please! CloudWatcher Apr 2021 #34

Ah yes, the ol' Disaffected Apr 2021 #35

This has always been a problem even before twitter GusBob Apr 2021 #37

Most of the posters here I think are very responsible and I thank them for all their work!! PortTack Apr 2021 #38

Well, if you're going to take all the FUN out of life... brooklynite Apr 2021 #42

Agreed. Permanut Apr 2021 #45

Absolutely! The one about the woman who looked like Amy Poehler is another prime example. Treefrog Apr 2021 #47