Post #3083032 · Elektrine

2026-02-09 22:29 UTC

@Viss@mastodon.social Sorry. I don't know you and I hadn't heard of this connection between ICE and Ring, so I sought out more information. Your post didn't offer any information to back up the Ring/ICE connection ( though you may have in previous posts -- I should have checked) so I after reading the Snopes item which raised plenty of red flags, I linked to it in my reply. Perhaps I should have added more context in doing that, so apologize if I offended you.

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@Viss@mastodon.social 2026-02-09 22:31

@Herndonite@mastodon.online well today youve learned that when you post a link to a snopes article and no other explanation thats 'internet speak for': 'your statement is bullshit and snopes says youre wrong'

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@Herndonite@mastodon.online 2026-02-09 22:32

@Viss@mastodon.social Lesson learned. I will add, that I see lots of people posting claims on Mastodon which on reflex I agree with and am tempted to pass along. However, if it is something I have not seen other information on, I will check it out myself. That way I am not unintentionally spreading misinformation. The right has made a meal out of posting lies and spreading unfounded fear knowing that their base will not verify their claims. I think those of us on the other side, should strive to be better.

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