At same time there are many lies about bitcoin, which of course must be completely exposed and then ignored next. Actually, lies aren't a big issue on long run, because they don't last longer when put face to face with the facts and the reality.
Actually there are a lot of lies about Bitcoin spread by Bitcoin haters, and that can make people who don't understand Bitcoin wrong in
understanding Bitcoin. Finally people who misunderstood Bitcoin, become negative about Bitcoin and it only prevents them get benefit
from Bitcoin. Therefore, it is important to seek information from trusted sources, so that we can get correct information and avoid lies.
But somehow the lie will not last as long as you say, because sooner or later the real truth will be revealed, especially now we are very easy
to get information. So we can compare the various information, and we get to find out the truth.