Yeah I agree the “paraphrasing” that some media outlets do is pretty stupid if they don’t mention that it isn’t an actual direct quote. I think it is good that they try to boil down a politician’s statement to what their intention is, like making it clear that this guy is essentially threatening to kill people who aren’t warmongers, but they should have that be alongside the original quote as an explainer, not pretend he directly said that. I feel like I see this a lot these days especially on Twitter. I would rather just see the actual video clips of them speaking with an explanation.
And yeah, people on Hexbear are getting a bit antsy I think.
I appreciate the actual reply, ta. It is a particularly gross thing to say or even imply given the current loss of life. I feel like current leadership in Israel government has emboldened that sort of behaviour/rhetoric. Certainly a shitty take from a government official given they know the conditions in Gaza even prior to this current conflict. Exactly what it reminded me of, given it and Facebook I think are facing fines and legal action for not tackling similar issues.
Yeah I agree the “paraphrasing” that some media outlets do is pretty stupid if they don’t mention that it isn’t an actual direct quote. I think it is good that they try to boil down a politician’s statement to what their intention is, like making it clear that this guy is essentially threatening to kill people who aren’t warmongers, but they should have that be alongside the original quote as an explainer, not pretend he directly said that. I feel like I see this a lot these days especially on Twitter. I would rather just see the actual video clips of them speaking with an explanation.
And yeah, people on Hexbear are getting a bit antsy I think.
I appreciate the actual reply, ta. It is a particularly gross thing to say or even imply given the current loss of life. I feel like current leadership in Israel government has emboldened that sort of behaviour/rhetoric. Certainly a shitty take from a government official given they know the conditions in Gaza even prior to this current conflict. Exactly what it reminded me of, given it and Facebook I think are facing fines and legal action for not tackling similar issues.