Posts by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
(DIR) Post #AwTeGkMREeI6zoquqe by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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👋 🤔 In today's world there's a war on truth and now with AI it's often more difficult to differentiate a real news story from one that is fake. 🧵 1/2 When I read a headline from a 'new to me', unfamiliar source, I try to remember to check it's credibility before I trust and share the article.Here are steps I take to fact check a source and perhaps you might find this helpful:1: Is this story reported elsewhere? (run a search)2: If it is, and the additional sources are credible : more than likely it's true so, share✅ , if not then I proceed as follows:If the story is Not reported elsewhere, I *combine* the following steps: a) ask trustworthy friends if they've heard of the source b) run a media bias check c) check that source's previously published articles for credibility (see step #1) d) Analyze the text/writing style and structure of the article--often AI generated print/writing appears "off", 'sterile'. And a new step I just now discovered, thanks to @oliver_schafeld , is check the source to view information about the website using this link :e) https://lookup.icann.org/en/lookup f) trust my "gut feeling" (often our subconscious picks up clues something is amiss. )🧵 continued 👇#media #FactCheck #FakeNews
(DIR) Post #AwTeGlmLxmcBOTz7se by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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🧵 2/2 Once I have gathered the results of steps a-f , I total the 'results' and make my decision as whether or not to believe and share the info. (If there is an indication of the possibility of a fake news source, I make a note to put that source on my "questionable" list.)If you have any helpful advice, what works for you, please add it to this thread. Thanks #media #FakeNews #FactCheck
(DIR) Post #AwVEpRxxPT4FaZD0CG by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@eff So, where is Mark Carney's Elbows Up and Strong Canada promise, eh? First he eliminates gender equality portfolio, slashes the budget for women's rights, and now this! 👇 How very Trumpian!"... the so-called Strong Borders Act, is a sprawling surveillance bill with multiple privacy-invasive provisions. But the thrust is clear: it’s a roadmap to aligning Canadian surveillance with U.S. demands. "
(DIR) Post #AwW7gdeK650EhFpuF6 by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@JonathanMBR It's not only Kenyans, it's many countries. Even Canadians are subject to a social media search just for visiting the US, and we used to freely move back and forth across the border to shop, visit friends and go on vacation. Now the US is arresting or turning away those who once were their best friends .
(DIR) Post #AxMky8PHGZg64dfaHg by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@JonathanMBR I agree, it is very wrong!
(DIR) Post #AxMkyD4Xv548Xn0bAG by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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📰 🖥️ 📺 👋 Do you need helpful educational resources about media literacy? Here is a link to free resources👇 MediaSmarts has been developing digital media literacy programs and resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities since 1996. Our work falls into three main areas: education, public awareness, and research and policy.Learn more here:https://mediasmarts.ca#Education #MediaLiteracy #Community #School #Parenting
(DIR) Post #AxMkyDanz8s09q6MRk by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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What is the registration data lookup tool?ICANN created this website as a free public service that gives you the ability to look up publicly available contact and other information related to a domain name or an internet number resource such as an Autonomous System number (ASN), or IP networks.#Internet #Safety #PreventScam #MediaLiteracy https://lookup.icann.org/en/faq https://lookup.icann.org/en
(DIR) Post #Ay1XO8ml33AKtsW3A8 by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@JonathanMBR 👏 yaay new chefs. It's important for young people to learn cooking skills and it's very satisfying when we create a meal from our garden.
(DIR) Post #Ay1pDbRdx1wzm8lTLk by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@JonathanMBR Thank you for taking the time to share your life in Kenya. When we read the news from a country we see only a narrow view, so when you share your photos and thoughts it expands our perspective, and in my opinion, that's important. 💜
(DIR) Post #Ay2CDIw546s5JfpPJg by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@FediFollows Thank you for the fedi follow group update.
(DIR) Post #AyD251B8LAiz7jq21g by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@FediFollows @bsidesyxe @Star_Phoenix @Leader_Post SP and LP are, like too many Canadian print/online news sites, owned by the right wing US-based Postmedia company, so it's wise to remember this while reading. (I checked only the first half of your post--probably more on the list)
(DIR) Post #AyKFhzaYqPO0ztMkTY by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@privacyguides With the increasing loss of privacy rights in North America this is very helpful. so thank you @Em0nM4stodon 💜 and Privacy Guides
(DIR) Post #AyOl2eX2CdBWz0t6Jc by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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🤬 Damn it! AI generated article looping and repeating itself----we need an effective browser filter for AI articles!!!!🤬 Effing waste of my time!🤬 #AI #Computing
(DIR) Post #AyOl2h30qhx8mlrfRA by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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🇨🇦 👋 40 Ways to Fight the Far-Right: In CanadaThis guide offers ideas for people of all backgrounds, identities, and skill levels. While we encourage people to show up in person, there are also many options for people who aren’t able to do that.Together, these actions present a variety of tactics which raise the cost of participation in far-right movements and, we believe, will keep communities safer. #Canada #Resist #Extremism #Community #Cdnpoli #HumanRights #SocialJustice https://www.antihate.ca/40ways
(DIR) Post #AyZ3y1Gg5GYQlBLAbw by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@JonathanMBR My sympathies go out to you and everyone in your country who knows what an awful person he was and are disgusted by this signal of aligning with his message of hate, violence, and intolerance.💔
(DIR) Post #AzOgFiqQ5IyitckLVQ by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@welshpixie 💯
(DIR) Post #B0Cwx4HjYfLf10D3Vw by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@welshpixie how cool to see these little critters.😍
(DIR) Post #B0Cwx7Rlno9uozvc4e by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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✊ 1920 slogan appropriate for the year 2025#resist #protest #women *see alt text for more info#USA #Canada
(DIR) Post #B0IygJlq5z6yycBvN2 by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@JonathanMBR wow, he is huge, and impressive. The long tusks must be extremely heavy.
(DIR) Post #B0Jmf6WWrDB5JJe2ds by SnowyCA@vivaldi.net
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@NiwlCraft Gorgeous photo!!😍