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1. Disinformation, not misinformation

Reply to ck4829 (Original post)

Sun Mar 23, 2025, 07:16 PM

Mar 23

Misinformation is false, but not created or shared with the intention of causing harm. Disinformation is deliberately created to mislead, harm, or manipulate. Malinformation is based on fact, but used out of context to mislead, harm, or manipulate.

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Measles Public Health Emergency - More US states report measles cases amid vaccine misinformation [View all] ck4829 Mar 23 OP

Disinformation, not misinformation dweller Mar 23 #1

This is very true, I am thinking of using some more leeway when quoting articles ck4829 Mar 24 #2