Of links and sources?

Just curious about what SWeeps think. Whenever I post a pic, I post a source for it, or there's a reason why I didn't (even if it's just being lazy).

For example, if I post a screenshot of tweet, I also usually post a link to the tweet. I'm usually not vouching for the accuracy of what was said, as opposed to pointing out where it was said and asking for comments about it or giving my opinions about why it was said, what it means, etc.

But, when I see just screen shots or memes, I feel "cheated", without the context of where the the poster got it from or even what they think about it.

I get how arguing over sources is exhausting, but do other SWeeps appreciate context like I do?

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TexChik · F

I remember when people used to cite Fact checkers as their source , in their mind no other verification was needed . As we all know now , those are bogus as well

MistyCee

@TexChik Naw, see that's my point. We really don't know from the source or even lack of a source with any certainty.

I don't think the source is determinative, but I do think it's relative.

For example, I'm not a member of the church of @TexChik or the church of anti-@TexChik, and I'm not sure any source gets its "right" but when someone doesn't give me any source at all, they don't give me helpful context.

TexChik · F

@MistyCee pretty much , I just know any source I can recall that claimed to have proof about Trump being involved with the Russian collusion hoax is on my sh*t list and I will never believe anything they claim going forward. WAPO and NYT lead the pack .

MistyCee

@TexChik Yup, and I get that. It's why I looked at the Mueller Report at the time, as well as what everyone had to say about it in terms of figuring out my own perceptions of what's a hoax and what's not.

Hell, I even read Barr's "summary" as well.

I'm not saying that Breitbart or WashPo, the NYT, Fox News, Gateway Pundit or Alex Jones is always either right or wrong, but I like having the context of where someone gets their facts or ideas from.