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Re:What I learned from writing for The Onion for a month (2015) by awillen on Friday June 26, 2020 @10:44AM (#23652520)
I don't believe any satire websites. Because I understand what satire is. The idea that satire is bad because people are lazy/dumb is much worse than satire itself, I assure you.
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Re:What I learned from writing for The Onion for a month (2015) by logicNSci on Friday June 26, 2020 @11:40AM (#23653205)
You wouldn't know. That's the issue.

You read a seemingly innocent headline, and move on with your day.

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Re:What I learned from writing for The Onion for a month (2015) by ceejayoz on Friday June 26, 2020 @11:53AM (#23653381)
Someone who can't figure out an Onion headline is dangerous. They'll uncritically believe just about anything; it's what gets us "FW: FW: FW: FW: OBAMA IS KENYAN" shit.
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Re:What I learned from writing for The Onion for a month (2015) by awillen on Friday June 26, 2020 @01:15PM (#23654388)
No, I would and do. I have common sense. And I understand what I'm reading. Most people do. Based on your comments here, you should probably stay away from satire websites since it seems you're easily mislead, but most of the rest of us can apply some basic critical thinking skills.
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Re:What I learned from writing for The Onion for a month (2015) by notkaiho on Friday June 26, 2020 @12:51PM (#23654103)
Would you say that it is worth teaching media studies and literacy in schools?
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