People are losing their rights and you’re upset about ‘reverse ragebait’ or in other words showing how ridiculous the anti-trans crowd actually is.
People are losing their rights and you’re upset about ‘reverse ragebait’ or in other words showing how ridiculous the anti-trans crowd actually is.
Zombie@feddit.uk 1 week ago
Did you read the article? Do you understand how modern engagement and propaganda through anger works?
This news piece amplifies the voices of the bigots. Yes it may be in ridicule but it still allows their views to take up space in our limited attention. In fact, it may not even be amplifying real bigots views because it only quotes X which famously has a large amount of bot manufactured content.
This video explains why reverse ragebait does a cause a disservice and amplifies the opponent as much as it promotes your side.
Brexit is a perfect example, it was a niche view that David Cameron allowed a referendum on because he thought it would be beaten with ease. But suddenly it divides everyone and they must choose a stance. A near 50/50 split happened. Morrison’s have made the choice to install these bins, there’s no mention of them removing them, only what twats on X have said.
So yes, I’m upset at reverse ragebait because a news organisation should have a far better understanding of how journalism and propaganda are intertwined. How reporting on this story in this manner makes trans people less safe by broadcasting and therefore normalising intolerant views.