Etiquette



DP Etiquette

First rule: Don't be a jackass.

Other rules: Do not attack or insult people you disagree with. Engage with facts, logic and beliefs. Out of respect for others, please provide some sources for the facts and truths you rely on if you are asked for that. If emotion is getting out of hand, get it back in hand. To limit dehumanizing people, don't call people or whole groups of people disrespectful names, e.g., stupid, dumb or liar. Insulting people is counterproductive to rational discussion. Insult makes people angry and defensive. All points of view are welcome, right, center, left and elsewhere. Just disagree, but don't be belligerent or reject inconvenient facts, truths or defensible reasoning.

Monday, April 20, 2020

News and Truthiness...


I was looking at some old correspondence between me and my beloved uncle, who passed away about 5 years ago.  I sure miss him.  One of his question to me was: “Why is the truth not required when reporting the news?”  Here was my answer:
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 So let me ask you the same question(s):
 
-Why is actual truth not required when reporting news? 

-Do any of my answers especially hit home with you and/or can you add some more reasons to the list?

-Wouldn’t you always rather hear the actual truth, rather than spin?

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