[justjim]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Not to worry about that

Fact is, most posts on here can be traced directly to another social media or a source with direct motives, not necessarily for the good of our country.

Making loud accusations or comments with no credible backup should not be allowed, but it is and is hard to police frankly.

No, social media is almost "devils work" no matter where or what. It is now "a tool" of un-American activities and the sad thing, it is "used" so well that innocents get caught up and do not realize the source or the reason. NOR do they care, frankly.

Most trouble I get into with mods is when I question someone as they spread lies or half truths. Showing scenes and presenting them as in our country when they are from another......accusing a person or group of terrible things with zero credible back up......currentlyi calling agitators...protestors......or similar is terribly wrong and making that call is not always wrong, but NOW it is accepted fact which is what the manipulators of this form of media want....then you are theirs.

You make some good points. I’ve said this before. Social Media and 24 hour Cable Media is much different than the mainstream press IMHO. A free press is absolutely necessary for a free Country. Let me be clear all media is protected by the First Amendment. Just because we may disagree doesn’t mean we don’t have a right to our opinion and it’s not necessarily fake news it’s just your opinion. Some are demonizing the media. Careful what you wish for. You wouldn’t have the same rights in Russia or China or many other places.