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This is a bad article.Permalink On twitter.com
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First: A much better article - thebaffler.com/latest/mouthbreathing-machiavellisPermalink On twitter.com
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Next: wtf? So we can dive into the detailed issues of the article, like the selection of links being quite odd. But the broad issues of the article are much more concerning. This is a textbook example of 'platforming'...Permalink On twitter.com
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Core to the problem is that the "view from nowhere" stance (I say stance, because it doesn't usually reflect reality) creates a situation where the writer functionally amplifies the interests and positions of the subject because it is a supposedly "neutral" interview/review...Permalink On twitter.com
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But of course, they have *chosen* this subject, they have *chosen* to write this piece, they have *chosen* to make it a long piece which applies gravitas to a subject who otherwise would not have been taken seriously by most and *should not* be taken seriously.Permalink On twitter.com
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Despite Vox's baffling choice to not just cover Yarv*n but cover him with a glossy extensive story, he does not write well, he is not presenting a serious well-thought out argument. His few supporters, though high profile, are not an argument to take him more seriously...Permalink On twitter.com
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Worse, this article does not present the tools to understand the poor quality and ridiculous nature of the subject's arguments. It could do so with counter arguments, links, highlighting detractors, historical coverage, narrative challenge, etc... It does none of that...Permalink On twitter.com
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It notes the subject's political awakening was his firm incorrect belief in a misinformation campaign that was proven incorrect. But the article does not address this. The link... goes to the NYT topic tag on the subject which does not have anything on page 1 discussing accuracy.Permalink On twitter.com
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Also baffling is the first mention of the company's startup links to a *highly positive* discussion of the startup that *specifically dismisses the politics* of the subject. Another chance to provide critical tools that has been failed.Permalink On twitter.com
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If we were generous with the author, we'd assume that they believed that the subject's ideas were so ridiculous that just presenting them would be enough to discredit the subject *YET* the author acknowledges there is almost def a link between this philosophy and J6...Permalink On twitter.com
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To present a literal step by step process on disrupting, overthrowing, and reforming the American political system into a creepy monarchy run by a CEO without a challenge or an explanation that this is a bad idea is a TERRIFYING lack of journalistic ethics.Permalink On twitter.com
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Even assuming a best intent scenario, it is impossibly bad journalism to move forward on publishing this on the assumption that readers will understand the natural criticisms or be immune to its arguments. We've just live through 8 years that proves that to be untrue...Permalink On twitter.com
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That this is not accompanied by significant criticism and other voices is journalistic malpractice on voxdotcom's part. They should take the story down. To leave it up in its current form is irresponsible in the *extreme*.Permalink On twitter.com
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A responsible editor would pull down this story, leave a notice, and rewrite it complete with clear counter arguments, critical tools, quotes from... ya know... people other than the subject, etc...Permalink On twitter.com
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At this point this is basically Vox's 'dapper Naz*' moment: A mistaken attempt to apply traditional tools of journalism and neutrality to a subject to whom they cannot be applied.Permalink On twitter.com
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FFS it LINKS to the ARTICLE where the subject argues against democracy AND the Tuck*r Carls*n interview video. I'm having a hard time believing the author actually does have good intentions tbh.Permalink On twitter.com
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While I don't always agree with jayrosen_nyu, his work on "the view from nowhere" is the best source on this, and a useful reference: - archive.pressthink.org/2003/09/18/jennings.html - pressthink.org/2010/11/the-view-from-nowhere-questions-and-answers/On twitter.com
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