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by raxxorrax 2396 days ago
I believe the influence of the Russian disinformation was overstated that it could very well be declared fake news.

Which messages? Which groups were targeted? How many people did it hit?

It was targeted to increase distrust? On which platform?

What historically was regarded as propaganda could very well be dissected afterwards. I don't really see that here or any arguments that this influence cannot be traced.

I would be very surprised if Russia didn't try to boost their favorite candidate as a geopolitical rival, but to imply relevant Russian interference is an example of distorting the truth in my opinion. And not a trivial one.

Furthermore you are also implying that everyone having a somewhat dissenting opinion about unrelated issues to being manipulated. Some might take issue with that.