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short thread about Facebook, disinformation, and anti-vaxxer content...
I was in a small group FB Messenger chat with some family. The vaccine kept coming up in conversation because it’s relevant to bigger questions that involve the current travel restrictions. Anyways, one fam member kept saying they weren’t so optimistic about the vaccine.
I was sent a link to watch a video. The video puported to show several MD’s advising the general public not to take the COVID vaccine because [I didn’t click the link]. Instead of watching the video, I immediately went to the home page of the website.
It was from Alex Jones's new web platform. It's been rebranded "Resistance News" and you can't even find the link to this site on Google. The video link would have been taken down if shared as a Facebook or Twitter post.
The fam member didn't even realize it was an InfoWars vid
The fam member didn't even realize it was an InfoWars vid
But look how they're marketing their engagement. Had they strayed off that one video to look for more content, well... their brand is that they've got the good stuff that Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter won't let you see.
They've got a "most banned vids" link under Roger Stone.
They've got a "most banned vids" link under Roger Stone.
So I don't even know how [redacted] even found this video that was shared with me. Google is burying the website. Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube won't host it anymore. Private FB groups? Boomer 4chan we don't know about? https://twitter.com/Comparativist/status/1345236691326435329?s=19
Really, search “Alex Jones Resistance News” on Google and you’ll see links to stories that the platform exists, but no links taking you there. So how are people not looking for Alex Jones content finding and it spreading it?
it’s important to note [redacted] was embarassed when I pointed out this was an Alex Jones video. Because a quick Google search on Alex Jones was enough to convince them he’s a crackpot. So you could get through the whole video and not know who made it... and that was intentional https://twitter.com/comparativist/status/1345235440580739072
