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posted on 8/4/22

comment by Ole dirty Baztard - penited and penandes (U19119)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Salam Reds (U22803)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Ole dirty Baztard - penited and penandes (U19119)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Salam Reds (U22803)
posted 12 seconds ago
comment by Ole dirty Baztard - penited and penandes (U19119)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Anthony The King Elanga (U10026)
posted 41 seconds ago
It really does. Because you’ve still not realised that Twitter is a platform, not a source.
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Ofcourse I know the difference. It’s one of the reasons I don’t go on it, anything can be posted or manipulated on it. There’s little to no accountability.,
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All good, credible material links back to source

Most of the stuff on twitter is crap but linked material is highly credible, even on Twitter.
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And I wouldn’t argue with that. It’s the rest of the shiiit on there that many try to use as fact…
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Twitter as a platform makes it easy to sift through the crap and pick out good, credible material at speed!

I follow some of the BBC journos on Twitter, a few of the newspaper columnists etc

It's very easy to work out whose views to trust and whose is pure BS.


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Sadly this does not hold true for everyone, given the influence SM had on Brexit, Trump, covid misinformation etc. Think Tux.
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Spreading disinformation is a big issue so I can see why you would have an aversion to Twitter or platforms like FB.

I still stick to my tried and tested method of tracing stories back to source (a credible source for starters) before believing it and then spreading it myself.

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 2 minutes ago
It's very easy to work out whose views to trust and whose is pure BS.

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Not for the stupid. Which is who the likes of Trump / Boris and their ilk prey on.
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Sad but true

posted on 8/4/22

Twitter is the most efficient medium I know of to get a comprehensive view of what's going on. You need to be very judicious in who you follow, guard against confirmation bias, and try not to get sucked into the toxicity in the replies (you WILL get sucked into the toxicity). But use it well and you have the best reporters, the most authoritative experts, local sources, citizen journalists, the open source intelligence crowd, and feedback loops that facilitate accountability.

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 2 minutes ago
Twitter is the most efficient medium I know of to get a comprehensive view of what's going on. You need to be very judicious in who you follow, guard against confirmation bias, and try not to get sucked into the toxicity in the replies (you WILL get sucked into the toxicity). But use it well and you have the best reporters, the most authoritative experts, local sources, citizen journalists, the open source intelligence crowd, and feedback loops that facilitate accountability.
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This

Said with far more eloquence than I could muster!

posted on 8/4/22

I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

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They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 22 minutes ago
Twitter is the most efficient medium I know of to get a comprehensive view of what's going on. You need to be very judicious in who you follow, guard against confirmation bias, and try not to get sucked into the toxicity in the replies (you WILL get sucked into the toxicity). But use it well and you have the best reporters, the most authoritative experts, local sources, citizen journalists, the open source intelligence crowd, and feedback loops that facilitate accountability.
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posted on 8/4/22

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 44 minutes ago
Twitter is the most efficient medium I know of to get a comprehensive view of what's going on. You need to be very judicious in who you follow, guard against confirmation bias, and try not to get sucked into the toxicity in the replies (you WILL get sucked into the toxicity). But use it well and you have the best reporters, the most authoritative experts, local sources, citizen journalists, the open source intelligence crowd, and feedback loops that facilitate accountability.
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One thing you do need to be careful of on Twitter is not getting caught in an echo chamber. Sometimes it pays to follow people you don't agree with as well as otherwise all you'll get via their algorithm is items aimed to you.

It is a great source of information though I find and it's also funny as anything at times. The Le Tissier comments and memes, for example, were gold.

comment by Kobra (U19849)

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

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They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
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They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.




posted on 8/4/22

comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

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They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
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They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.





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Amazes me that someone can get to such a nonsensical take

comment by Kobra (U19849)

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Cinciwolf---Top seven, guaranteed! (U11551)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.





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Amazes me that someone can get to such a nonsensical take
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Amazes me that people buy into whatever bs is being pedddled when the facts are right there.

Or is it simply a case of "but but they can't be bad because they look like us"

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Cinciwolf---Top seven, guaranteed! (U11551)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.





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Amazes me that someone can get to such a nonsensical take
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Amazes me that people buy into whatever bs is being pedddled when the facts are right there.

Or is it simply a case of "but but they can't be bad because they look like us"
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Eh? Don't the Russians look like us as well? Or just the Ukrainians? Bizarre comment.

comment by Kobra (U19849)

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Cinciwolf---Top seven, guaranteed! (U11551)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Cinciwolf---Top seven, guaranteed! (U11551)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.





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Amazes me that someone can get to such a nonsensical take
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Amazes me that people buy into whatever bs is being pedddled when the facts are right there.

Or is it simply a case of "but but they can't be bad because they look like us"
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Eh? Don't the Russians look like us as well? Or just the Ukrainians? Bizarre comment.
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Russians were never seen as "like us". They were always them. Same as Bosnians.


comment by Cloggy (U1250)

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Ertugrul bey (U19849)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Cinciwolf---Top seven, guaranteed! (U11551)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.





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Amazes me that someone can get to such a nonsensical take
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Amazes me that people buy into whatever bs is being pedddled when the facts are right there.

Or is it simply a case of "but but they can't be bad because they look like us"
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Didnt see Ukrainians destroy 61 hospitals in one country. Also didnt see Ukrainians bomb maternity clinics. Also didnt see Ukrainians send rockets into a train station with refugees.

comment by Silver (U6112)

posted on 8/4/22

It surprises me that some people are surprised.

posted on 8/4/22

comment by Luke, I Am Your Admin 3 (U1250)
posted 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
comment by Ertugrul bey (U19849)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Cinciwolf---Top seven, guaranteed! (U11551)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Miyagi doh 😣 (U19849)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
I am aware of the Wagner group and the rusich unit. These operate in exactly the same way as azov, aidar and dnipri 1 in Ukraine.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

They don't quite operate in 'exactly the same way' though, do they? They have been used extensively as death squads in Syria and multiple African countries, as well as providing a highly trained core in the original 'separatist rebellion' in Donbass and now in the wider invasion of Ukraine. It has been linked to the assassination of journalists. Wagner Group might be structurally similar to the origins of Azov as a private organisation operating with a slightly ambiguous relationship to the state. But I think the context of what they are actually doing kind of matters. One is engaged in defending its country from merciless invaders. The other is killing civilians in support of an imperialist state, and of its proxies.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

They are exactly the same.

These organisations have the same remit. And do exactly the same thing. Amnesty and OHCHR have highlighted the atrocities by these Ukrainian militia. They are cants.

The self defence and defending narrative doesn't wash their atrocities. If anything it's the chickens coming home to roost.





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Amazes me that someone can get to such a nonsensical take
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Amazes me that people buy into whatever bs is being pedddled when the facts are right there.

Or is it simply a case of "but but they can't be bad because they look like us"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didnt see Ukrainians destroy 61 hospitals in one country. Also didnt see Ukrainians bomb maternity clinics. Also didnt see Ukrainians send rockets into a train station with refugees.
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Ukriane have been bombing donetsk for years. How many civilians have they killed

posted on 8/4/22

Here he is, the elusive SpyRus-12

Infrequent poster on matters football-related; expert on Chechnya, doping in Olympic sports, MH-17, the Persecution Of JK Rowling And The Hypocrisy Of Western Cancel Culture, and Putin’s abs.

posted on 8/4/22

Putin’s abs.
———

posted on 8/4/22

comment by And... Rosso... Though its... Yeah and... That... (U17054)
posted 13 minutes ago
Here he is, the elusive SpyRus-12

Infrequent poster on matters football-related; expert on Chechnya, doping in Olympic sports, MH-17, the Persecution Of JK Rowling And The Hypocrisy Of Western Cancel Culture, and Putin’s abs.


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What was his moniker before he changed it to suit his loony narrative.


posted on 9/4/22

comment by Igòr; for life, not glory & FECK THE EFL. (U22200)
posted 10 hours, 29 minutes ago
comment by And... Rosso... Though its... Yeah and... That... (U17054)
posted 13 minutes ago
Here he is, the elusive SpyRus-12

Infrequent poster on matters football-related; expert on Chechnya, doping in Olympic sports, MH-17, the Persecution Of JK Rowling And The Hypocrisy Of Western Cancel Culture, and Putin’s abs.


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What was his moniker before he changed it to suit his loony narrative.



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Original Bot

posted on 9/4/22

comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 12 hours, 9 minutes ago
It surprises me that some people are surprised.
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That's surprising

comment by Silver (U6112)

posted on 9/4/22

comment by Irishred (U2539)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Silver (U6112)
posted 12 hours, 9 minutes ago
It surprises me that some people are surprised.
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That's surprising
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Cheers mate

posted on 9/4/22

comment by Igòr; for life, not glory & FECK THE EFL. (U22200)
posted 10 hours, 48 minutes ago
comment by And... Rosso... Though its... Yeah and... That... (U17054)
posted 13 minutes ago
Here he is, the elusive SpyRus-12

Infrequent poster on matters football-related; expert on Chechnya, doping in Olympic sports, MH-17, the Persecution Of JK Rowling And The Hypocrisy Of Western Cancel Culture, and Putin’s abs.


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What was his moniker before he changed it to suit his loony narrative.

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Have a look at his posting history and I think all will become as crystal clear as a premium vodka.

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