Topic: Can we trust user that spread false and dangerous news on COVID19? - page 4. (Read 890 times)
April 23, 2020, 06:36:25 AM
Who might "they" be that are spreading misinformation on this forum? Examples to back up your assertions would be appreciated too.
April 23, 2020, 06:31:38 AM
There are a lot of people on this forum with a variety of utterly insane views on a variety of topics, everything from believing the Earth is flat to believing that drinking bleach will cure COVID-19. Having a proportion of conspiracy nuts and pseudoscience believers is the price you pay for having a forum which espouses free speech, and we shouldn't be seeking to censor or remove them in any way.
The trust system should not be used because of differences in opinion, even when the other person's opinion (as in these cases) is completely moronic. It should be used for things that make trading with that person high risk. There might be other reasons why these users would be high risk to trade with, but not understanding science doesn't automatically mean that person is more likely to default on a loan or scam you in a trade.
The trust system should not be used because of differences in opinion, even when the other person's opinion (as in these cases) is completely moronic. It should be used for things that make trading with that person high risk. There might be other reasons why these users would be high risk to trade with, but not understanding science doesn't automatically mean that person is more likely to default on a loan or scam you in a trade.
April 23, 2020, 05:44:59 AM
I have noticed that there are some people who continuously and arbitrarily disseminate false information about COVID19 here on Forum.
I wonder, can we trust these people who continually spread false and dangerous news by rejecting any logical explanation?
It is certainly the case that a lot of false information is spread about the virus on here. However, the question of intent is important. We need to distinguish between trolls and people who genuinely believe this stuff. For example some people do really believe that 5G masts cause (or may cause) the virus. This may be unsubstantiated, it may fly in the face of evidence and science, but still, some people believe it. Doesn't mean that we shouldn't trust them, just that we should be wary of accepting their claims. But then this is true no matter who is making a claim and on whatever subject. Truth is determined through data, evidence, and reproducible experimental results.
Blatant trolling and spreading of misinformation in order to create fear, panic etc is a different matter and these people should not be trusted. Sometimes it is easy to identify these people, sometimes not.
April 23, 2020, 05:40:28 AM
There's nothing you can do about it mate in the current world scenario, If we look at it from an angle of freedom of opinions or expression. Well you may try to distrust everyone who brings up a conspiracy theory or false news they believe in and you may get tired of it in the end.
It's like people who believe that the Earth is flat or people who think that there's supposed to be more than 2 genders. You just leave them to their stupid beliefs, ignore them and move on. Sooner or later they won't have the attention they are trying to seek.
However, if someone brings up something that may lead to people getting scammed or losing money like asking for fake COVID19 donations, Fake COVID19 websites and coins then hell yeah, you can distrust, flag and paint them red.
It's like people who believe that the Earth is flat or people who think that there's supposed to be more than 2 genders. You just leave them to their stupid beliefs, ignore them and move on. Sooner or later they won't have the attention they are trying to seek.
However, if someone brings up something that may lead to people getting scammed or losing money like asking for fake COVID19 donations, Fake COVID19 websites and coins then hell yeah, you can distrust, flag and paint them red.
April 23, 2020, 05:36:38 AM
If you want to discuss trustworthiness of other users, Reputation is the most appropriate board in my opinion.
To the question, if someone is spreading falsehood on a very salient issue, whether ignorantly or deliberately, I would be less inclined to trust such person.
To the question, if someone is spreading falsehood on a very salient issue, whether ignorantly or deliberately, I would be less inclined to trust such person.
I wonder, can we trust these people who continually spread false and dangerous news by rejecting any logical explanation?
Also if someone is being illogical and obstinate in an argument, I would hardly regard the person's opinion going forward. This does not imply whether they may not not be honest in a trade, but it's a red flag (figuratively speaking) in my opinion. 
April 23, 2020, 05:17:54 AM
Now many people spread the word about COVID-19 Hoax not responsible.
You can trust about the COVID-19 virus through the government in the country where you live and also from the world's official government that officially treats COVID-19.
You should not easily believe about VOVID-19 to the unofficial and misleading.
For official information from around the world you can see here: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/, this might help you.
You can trust about the COVID-19 virus through the government in the country where you live and also from the world's official government that officially treats COVID-19.
You should not easily believe about VOVID-19 to the unofficial and misleading.
For official information from around the world you can see here: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/, this might help you.
April 23, 2020, 05:13:34 AM
this is generally a difficult topic.
there are always people who believe things that 99,99% (of people who think differently) are wrong.
also conspiracy theories are always in the beginning when it comes to important issues.
this has not only something to do with the current virus but is a general topic.
in any case it has nothing to do with bitcointalk itself and therefore the meta section is probably not the right place for this conversation.
there are always people who believe things that 99,99% (of people who think differently) are wrong.
also conspiracy theories are always in the beginning when it comes to important issues.
this has not only something to do with the current virus but is a general topic.
in any case it has nothing to do with bitcointalk itself and therefore the meta section is probably not the right place for this conversation.
April 23, 2020, 04:47:23 AM
Unfortunately, it’s not just happening on this forum it’s happening everywhere- all social media is having to put up with this nonsense ! It won’t change and next year it will be some other topic that people feel the need to post uninformed and click bait stupidities.
As far as trust goes , personally I wouldn’t trust them per se, but wether they are trustworthy people I can’t offer an opinion. I assume most of these threads and/or post are mainly used by members to increase post count, merit seeking sensationalism and/or provoking a pointless argument .
Hopefully the vast majority of members will see it for what it is and ignore it - I know it is difficult as these threads/posts are everywhere!
Be safe and hold your head up high
As far as trust goes , personally I wouldn’t trust them per se, but wether they are trustworthy people I can’t offer an opinion. I assume most of these threads and/or post are mainly used by members to increase post count, merit seeking sensationalism and/or provoking a pointless argument .
Hopefully the vast majority of members will see it for what it is and ignore it - I know it is difficult as these threads/posts are everywhere!
Be safe and hold your head up high
April 23, 2020, 04:26:04 AM
I have noticed that there are some people who continuously and arbitrarily disseminate false information about COVID19 here on Forum.
Like posting a Ponzi/Bitcoin Doubler, I think that they can harms other people, since these discussions are about health... and not just "opinions" like "Pepsi is better Then Coke".
Plus they haven't any basic culture on these argumentation and are just copy/pasting theories without a minimum criteria.
I'm talking about the worst of the worst, posted on forum without any evidence/logic ... just a few examples....
-COVID19 has pieces of HIV
-5G that spread the virus
-which was created in the USA and then released in China
-ops now has been created in china and then spread to USA
-World Health Organization wants to kidnap people
-"THEY" are going to put the Microchips
-follow "non-scientific/unofficial" health suggestion made by fake doctors
a long long list of crappy arguments....
I wonder, can we trust these people who continually spread false and dangerous news by rejecting any logical explanation?
What do you think?
Like posting a Ponzi/Bitcoin Doubler, I think that they can harms other people, since these discussions are about health... and not just "opinions" like "Pepsi is better Then Coke".
Plus they haven't any basic culture on these argumentation and are just copy/pasting theories without a minimum criteria.
I'm talking about the worst of the worst, posted on forum without any evidence/logic ... just a few examples....
-COVID19 has pieces of HIV
-5G that spread the virus
-which was created in the USA and then released in China
-ops now has been created in china and then spread to USA
-World Health Organization wants to kidnap people
-"THEY" are going to put the Microchips
-follow "non-scientific/unofficial" health suggestion made by fake doctors
a long long list of crappy arguments....
I wonder, can we trust these people who continually spread false and dangerous news by rejecting any logical explanation?
What do you think?
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