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Re:YouTube bans coronavirus-related content that directly co... by rorykoehler on Wednesday April 29, 2020 @09:18AM (#23018735)
I disagree. Omitting critical information is a (more advanced) form of disinformation.
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Re:YouTube bans coronavirus-related content that directly co... by seppin on Monday May 04, 2020 @05:04PM (#23073230)
You don't release disinformation to help fight the spread of a virus, you release it to hurt government's ability to do so.

The term isn't interchangeable with lying, it's purpose-driven.

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