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by thisisnico 2225 days ago
My opinion is that you cannot fact check opinion pieces. There is a difference between news and opinion articles.
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krapp 2225 days ago
You certainly can fact check the assumptions behind opinions or their sources, particularly in a venue where the intent of the author is to influence the reader into accepting an opinion.
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cheez 2225 days ago
What is a fact when it comes to sociological research?
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cheez 2225 days ago
But according to him, he was using facts backed by research.

You see how this can be sticky.

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