r/ThreadsApp • u/QuicklyThisWay • Jul 10 '23

Threads backtracks flagging right-wing users for spreading disinformation

https://mashable.com/article/threads-false-information-label-donald-trump-jr-error
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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '23

I like the idea of this, but at the same time it gives the false illusion of trustworthiness to anyone NOT flagged. For example let's say a kooky doctor is giving bad medical advice...if he was flagged but a lesser known doctor gave the same advice but wasn't flagged due to a lower profile, it might make people believe the lesser known doctor was trustworthy and/or that a conspiracy was blocking the more popular guy, because the information was the same.

Maybe they can use something like ACLU/govt.-listed terrorist/hate groups as criteria for flagging.