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Just a thought......

Naturesbeauty — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:27:39 GMT

Wouldn’t it be nice if before posting one would “fact check” the facts before starting a thread and posting. So many untruths are posted here. ✅

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Kachina624 — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:34:01 GMT

@Naturesbeauty It's kind of cowardly to post a message like yours with no reference to of what you speak. You could tactfully correct the misinformation and state why you think it's wrong. I always shudder when people start answering questions about Social Security. Wow, talk about misinformation.

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KKJ — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:36:01 GMT

Or maybe not post about political figures that are lightning rods for controversy and whose fans don't take well to anything posted negative about them.

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Bhvbum — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:17:59 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
Or maybe not post about political figures that are lightning rods for controversy and whose fans don't take well to anything posted negative about them.

I will not be shy:

Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel

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Zhills — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:59:31 GMT

Having a different opinion does not make you an "oppressor.". Just a person with a different point of view!

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Sheila P-Burg — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:06:36 GMT

It is kind of unfair to make an accusation and not give the person(s) you are referring to a chance to defend themselves.

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stevieb — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:19:37 GMT

I'm afraid that without any kind of frame of reference, there's really nothing to say.

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noodleann — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:26:10 GMT

@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Wouldn’t it be nice if before posting one would “fact check” the facts before starting a thread and posting. So many untruths are posted here. ✅

This isn't CNN.

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Pook — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:07:54 GMT

Don't know what OP is referring to but some take anything they read online as fact and actually believe it so for them they think they are posting facts. We all have done this at times throughout our lives about many things - some more than others. That is why so many fall for scams.

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Anonymous — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:28:57 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it could be considered baiting

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RealtyGal2 — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:42:31 GMT

I think it is interesting that you are criticising unknown people for stating things that they think are true, yet you have the following included on your own post: ❤️“We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead.”❤️

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Silver Lining — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:29:33 GMT

I don't see a problem with what @Naturesbeauty said. One doesn't have to name other posters. All you have to do is read the comments made on practically every topic. Too many participants challenging, arguing, and insulting people who don't agree. People believe what they want to believe and knowingly or unknowingly put incorrect "information" out here.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:48:44 GMT

@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Wouldn’t it be nice if before posting one would “fact check” the facts before starting a thread and posting. So many untruths are posted here. ✅

@Naturesbeauty I agree with you totally.People love to speculate & jump to conclusions without checking the facts.It happens all the time.

Facts do matter.Just because you may dislike a public figure you don't have the right to repeat untruths about them.

"You're entitled to your own opinion.Not your own facts"- Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

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Silver Lining — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:02:27 GMT

@NicksmomESQ

Amen to that!

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traveler — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:16:24 GMT

But conspiracies are so much more fun than facts. Easier too.

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chiclets — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:53:13 GMT

Essentially you are asking people to validate their statements.

I disagree with you.

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jubilant — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:07:04 GMT

Most people build their lives on certain beliefs and/or foundations and..........where they tend to get their facts is from places that support that foundation. If we could just realize that we don't need to get bent out of shape with another person's opinions. Really, I think in our nation, facts are becoming obsolete and opinions are replacing them. If that's the case, just listen and if you disagree and think someone is "dead wrong" ..... you can just say to yourself...."they build their facts and beliefs on a different foundation than I do. That makes it more acceptable than arguing your point till everyone is blue in the face! You don't get your facts across that way anyway. Why waste breath???

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Ladybug724 — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:54:35 GMT

@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Wouldn’t it be nice if before posting one would “fact check” the facts before starting a thread and posting. So many untruths are posted here. ✅

You could always do your own fact checking when you read something you're unsure of.

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Mominohio — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:32:15 GMT

The problem is that 'facts' in a situation like this are fluid and changing.

Science is fluid and changing, as are politics, and any number of other things, especially when something we haven't encountered before rears it's head, and is dangerous and deadly like this is.

The 'facts' we have about this right now are new and changing, and many will only be firmly established well down the road when we look back and have more data to look at.

In the mean time, I'm glad to hear everyones input, as in my opinion, at this time, it all needs to be considered, and it gives people a heads up to making decisions about their lives and behaviors and how they conduct themselves in this uncharted territory.

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Silver Lining — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:42:12 GMT

@Ladybug724 wrote:
@Naturesbeauty wrote:
Wouldn’t it be nice if before posting one would “fact check” the facts before starting a thread and posting. So many untruths are posted here. ✅
You could always do your own fact checking when you read something you're unsure of.

You totally missed the point.