And part of how those go wrong has been yes Satanic panic, but also the non acknowledgement of racism and cultural competency . And Satanic panic was heavily racialized so saying “just” a Black Air BnB story is a Choice https://twitter.com/annamerlan/status/1304054472641925121
Also @AnaMardoll has a very nice thread where he talks about how these symbols are heavily trafficked in white supremacy . Not there inherent meanings but still
Like here https://twitter.com/anamardoll/status/1304069446743457794
And why does everyone who covers these conspiracies and misinformation always miss the racial aspect ? Are they actually covering them
Because a quick flip through Klan History/ the ADL dictionary and hi RECENT EPISODES OF @LovecraftHBO would at least give CONTEXT
And journalists really have to stop expecting everybody to pop to their deadlines based on THEIR urgencies
Mind you my ancient text , museum of witchcraft and folklore loving ass? Would adore this but no it doesn’t read the same and it does a disservice to both to pretend it does
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