mykhaylo

mykhaylo, 11 months ago

@yogthos oh my god dude, you're a gold mine!

mykhaylo, 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago)

@yogthos This text uses several manipulative techniques:

1. Biased language: The phrases "media hysteria", "alleged Russian atrocities", "rampages by Israeli troops and settlers" all communicate the author's perspective or bias right off the bat, rather than presenting facts objectively. The strong language manipulates the reader's empathy and emotions.

#manipulation #propaganda

mykhaylo, 11 months ago

@yogthos 2. Loaded comparisons: By comparing two significantly different geopolitical situations, the writer is employing the technique of a false equivalence. The comparison is manipulative because it's designed to imply an unfair bias in media coverage without fully demonstrating it.

mykhaylo, 11 months ago

@yogthos 3. Suppressed evidence or half-truths: The phrase "silence over the rampages," suggests that there is no media coverage of issues in the occupied West Bank, which isn't completely accurate. Many outlets do cover this topic, so the statement can be seen as manipulative.

4. Misrepresentation: Calling the Russian actions in Ukraine "alleged" is a way of potentially downplaying the severity or validity of documented attacks or violations.

mykhaylo, 11 months ago

@yogthos 5. Use of emotionally charged language: The words like 'hysteria', 'atrocities', 'rampages' play with the emotions of the readers, leading them to take sides without looking into the facts.

Such manipulation could be intended to steer readers towards a particular point of view on these complex geopolitical issues.