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[โ€“] neo2478@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (6 children)

That is true, but there are people who are aware of that and try as much as possible to mitigate it. Where others go full on in trying to confirm their bias as much as possible.

[โ€“] yogthos@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (5 children)

Sure, but I don't find it matters that much when you're aware of the fact that people have biases as a reader. You can read news from any source and understand the slant of the publication. In fact, it can often be informative to read sources with known biases because the framing itself is informative. For example, you need to read the Wall Street Journal because it is the mouthpiece of the ruling class. It tells you exactly what capital is thinking, what they are afraid of, and how they are strategizing to protect their interests.

[โ€“] neo2478@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Yes, but it is also important to financially support good journalism. That is what I am looking for in this post. That does not mean it is the only source of news one should read.

[โ€“] Skeletal4420@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you are looking for stuff to financially support specifically, I think sites that handle leaks are probably your best bet. They always need money between all the legal shit and the infrastructure that requires.

[โ€“] neo2478@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I would not have though of that. That's a very good recommendation! Thanks!

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