RookiJul 29, 2024

Media Bias Fact Check - Automation

https://lemmy.world/post/18073077

Media Bias Fact Check - Automation - Lemmy.World

Hello World, As many of you have probably noticed, there is a growing problem on the internet when it comes to undisclosed bias in both amateur and professional reporting. While not every outlet can be like the C-SPAN, or Reuters, we also believe that it’s impossible to remove the human element from the news, especially when it concerns, well, humans. To this end, we’ve created a media bias bot, which we hope will keep everyone informed about WHO, not just the WHAT of posted articles. This bot uses Media Bias/Fact Check [https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/] to add a simple reply to show bias. We feel this is especially important with the US Election coming up. The bot will also provide links to Ground.News [https://ground.news/], as well, which we feel is a great source to determine the WHOLE coverage of a given article and/or topic. As always feedback is welcome, as this is a active project which we really hope will benefit the community. Thanks! > FHF / LemmyWorld Admin team 💖

Show threadHBKJul 31, 2024

Mods, I appreciate this bot!

Deciphering media bias is tough, and finding 1 site that will ‘perfectly’ identify biases is an impossible task, but at the minimum having this bot show up on posts ‘gets people thinking’ about the credibility of their news sources.

MBFC doesn’t have to be the ultimate arbitrator either. If it is missing something about a specific article people can call it out in the comments. At the end of the day, the worst thing it does is add more data about a news source and I’m not gonna complain about that.

Show threadRookiJul 31, 2024
Thanks! MBFC isnt perfect, its made by humans and in their free time.
Show threadTalismanJul 31, 2024
It’s not perfect, why is this being pushed as an arbiter of truth?
Show threadRookiJul 31, 2024

Just to be sure: We NEVER said its the truth or should be held accountable for any of your sins.

You are a human and have your own brain. Use it, use the block button, if you dislike the bot. Like a normal human being.

Show threadnia_the_catJul 31, 2024

We are giving you feedback because of this line, this response is not the kind to be expected from an administrator that respects their community.

As always feedback is welcome, as this is a active project which we really hope will benefit the community.

Show threadRookiJul 31, 2024
Yes but thats is just straight up crying about it. Not feedback, feedback has not the “MBFC BAD BURN IT TO THE GROUND” - vibe. It is rather constructive, like “Hey MBFC is not perfect, i have found a good alternative API / other cool idea like community made data …”
Show threadKrauerking

Maybe the feed back is we don’t want or need this bot?

Like, your option is not between chopping off your left hand or your right and all the people screaming kot to do it are just trying to get you to swap the axe to the other hand. Maybe they just think you should put it down and rethink why chopping off your hand is the only choice.

You are stuck on a singular option of it must exist without reason for why other than because you kinda think it’s cool despite users telling you it’s not. To the point that you are going to punish people who don’t like it or report it.

It’s childish. It really is.

Jul 31, 2024 at 7:01pmWeb