Parker MolloyDec 30, 2022
I genuinely cannot believe there are people angry at me for pointing out that no, a pizza box did not lead to Andrew Tate being arrested, but ok.
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"Why do you care!? Let people have fun! Focus on other things!!!"

Caring about online rumors and misinformation (even when it's generally harmless) is kind of a big part of my work.

Show threadParker MolloyDec 30, 2022
But also, I think it's these examples that make for interesting case studies for us to consider. It's a rumor that was irrelevant to the larger story, so it's not like it hinges on that claim being true, making it much lower stakes (and usually easier to discuss the implications of) in online conversation.
Show threadParker MolloyDec 30, 2022
Back in 2021, I wrote about how highlighting an out-of-context quote from a right-wing Fox News host obscured the newsworthy portion of his speech: https://www.readtpa.com/p/jesse-watters-anthony-fauci-americafest
How to become a Fox News star, according to Fox News star Jesse Watters

The worst thing about his advice on how to conduct ambush interviews has nothing to do with the words "kill shot."

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Which goes with... https://www.readtpa.com/p/video-clip-context-molloys-law
The tighter a video is clipped, the less inclined you should be to share it.

See a 5-second clip that makes you really angry? Take a deep breath and do 90 seconds of research before sharing.

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Show threadsneaky pete jrDec 30, 2022
@parkermolloy that's excellent advice. i gave up trying to explain this to people on facebook back in 2016 because people just want fucking content, not news or fact.