How do you feel these days when you read or watch the news?

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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Mild anxiety. I'm greatly disturnbed by what is happening in the world and/or my country.
    curmudgeoness said:
    In the vein of Dan Rather's essay: I hate to use the term "psy ops," because, to me at least, it reeks of conspiracy theories. But I think it's worth being mindful of the effect that misinformation and disinformation have on us. Remember that there are Russian troll farms that have the goal of stirring shit up online, driving conflict, accelerating polarization.

    So don't engage with trolls. Take a deep breath before replying. Check sources before accepting something as true OR sharing it elsewhere. I'd add, remember that there is another human at the other end of your exchange, but I'm not sure that that's always true anymore. Nonetheless, maybe it would help to remind oneself that this isn't a game and to pause before typing a comment that would get one punched in the face in real life? Just a thought.
    What you said that I put in bold is pure gold, both points! Some trolls are easy to ignore, but some are very savvy and quite good at drawing people in, so yeah, a great reminder.  And excellent point about checking sources!

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  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    Mild anxiety. I'm greatly disturnbed by what is happening in the world and/or my country.
    An essay on yesterday's events that is well worth reading, in my opinion. I have great respect for David Frum's thoughtfulness, intellect, and clear writing. He takes great care, I think, in addressing a delicate subject:



    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    Oblivious. I only read or watch entertainment articles.
    PJ_Soul said:
    I had to stop watching TV news altogether, and avoiding most extended coverage of anything. All I do now is make sure I know the facts about the important stuff, and otherwise try to avoid it. It just got to be too much - it was doing nothing for me other than causing irritation and reminding me that I have no hope for society. No point in flogging myself with it anymore.
    You and I are on the same page, Allie. Modern news is a monetized car crash; they can’t afford to let you look away. It’s not worth it. The world isn’t as bad as they make it out to be when it comes to politics. Pay attention where it matters: human rights, climate change, etc. 99% of it is just Jerry Springer with a flashier byline. 
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,893
    edited July 2024
    As far as news I think we are fed certain stuff and not other , it forms views in people. So where you look matters. 
    I don't have social media. I haven't for 10 years now because it can in no way be trusted for anything including news. And in the UK we have BBC as the main TV news . I've come to notice it just feeds certain things . 
    News is nearly all negative 


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