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LAS14

(13,783 posts)
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 02:20 PM Apr 2016

It may not be for everyone....

... but I read earlier today that part of Correct the Record's project to push back at negative Hillary posts on line is to make environments safer for Hillary supporters to feel that they can post their opinions. I have no idea how they can actually REDUCE the negativity, as contrasted to pushing back, but if they can, then maybe some of our Hillary Group members could venture out and try again in the public space.

I looked and looked, but I can't find the article that had that particular bit of info.

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JSup

(740 posts)
1. When Hillary supporters,
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 02:55 PM
Apr 2016

especially the younger ones, are shamed, afraid and practically have to 'come out of the closet' there is something very wrong.

On the other side they call this project shills, but I think it's more combating disinformation.

Sparkly

(24,149 posts)
3. Totally coincidentally...
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 03:09 PM
Apr 2016

I put on my armor and ventured into GDP this afternoon.

There is just a lot of misinformation out there!!

Edited to add link - http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1809404

displacedtexan

(15,696 posts)
4. I went there, too. The republican talking points are being spewed repeatedly.
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 03:14 PM
Apr 2016

I fully expect to read how Clinton killed Vince Foster any minute now.

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,023 posts)
6. Love how they don't respond when challenged to back up their objections to Hillary
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 03:59 PM
Apr 2016

Seems like they get their info from sound bites - nothing more.

 

IamMab

(1,359 posts)
5. I am willing and able. I'm just as curious, though, how to create such spaces online that can't be
Fri Apr 22, 2016, 03:23 PM
Apr 2016

invaded by the Reddit Legion.

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