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Re:Types of propaganda, propaganda techniques, and propagand... by WalterBright on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @05:15PM (#27597321)
> How does one distinguish between propoganda and universally accepted truth?

One tell is when they quote anonymous sources => propaganda. Another is using unconfirmed reports. Another is when the only source has a heavy incentive to misrepresent. Another is when the statistics make no sense, or do not support the thrust of the story.

It goes on and on.

Re:Types of propaganda, propaganda techniques, and propagand... by slg on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @06:36PM (#27598149)
>One tell is when they quote anonymous sources => propaganda. Another is using unconfirmed reports.

This just shows a total lack of understanding for how journalism works.