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originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
With these Russian propoganda videos, there is never a balanced view, where people from both sides of the conflict can make their opinions known.
originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
I actually watched this video.
How do we know that these people come from where they say they do ? We don't.
For non native speakers how do we know what the subtitles read is what they are actually saying ? We don't.
Is this more Russian propoganda ? It is.
With these Russian propoganda videos, there is never a balanced view, where people from both sides of the conflict can make their opinions known.
It is fake, fake fake.
Reminder
Psychological operatives are nothing new on these boards. ATS is one of the few places left where a conversation can be had on almost any subject without moderators and their version of the ministry of truth stepping in to determine what can and cannot be shared and discussed which makes it a target. The threads themselves are archives people will be able to look back on. If those people find nothing but bickering and egos they will lose interest in whatever was discussed. Operatives closely mimic trolls. One does it for fun but generally has a life, they will eventually grow bored and find something else to do or a different subject to be annoying about. The operative has a schedule and will never relent. The operative's goal isn't to change minds. It isn't to win debates or look smart. Their goal is to stop meaningful conversation in these threads by steering it off-topic. The more they look like a fool, deficient, or just a creep the less on guard you are. Simply interacting with them helps to accomplish their goal. They will goad you, they may continually repeat mantras or slogans trying to push your buttons. When the current crisis or event that brought them into our community is over they will quietly leave the boards. If needed again they will make another anonymous account. There is only one way to overcome such operatives. Do not engage. If they are not willing to discuss the subject simply write "Deny Ignorance" and move on. The same method is also effective against trolls.