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by throwawayheui57 89 days ago
> You yourself have questioned sources before

Yup, no need to trust Iran International. You can check NetBlocks if you really care about the source. It’s not that difficult.

A government should not hinder its own people’s access to potentially life saving communication channels especially in war time. Whether it’s Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine or Iran. Pointing this out isn’t manufacturing consent for war and shouldn’t make one mad.

https://mastodon.social/@netblocks/116232059137625268
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text0404 89 days ago
My point isn't whether or not it's acceptable. It's that this particular source (and the fact that it was posted on HN) is an attempt to astroturf support for war for the HN audience. This is meant to manufacture legitimacy for the US and Israel's illegal war.

As I said above: "This is not original, nor is it news, nor does it provide us with any developments." I am again asking you to think critically: how does posting this add to the conversation? Why would someone who only posts pro-Israel and anti-Iranian content submit this to HN?

Pointing out that this is propaganda shouldn't make you mad.

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throwawayheui57 89 days ago
> In the same way that you mainly only post in threads to support toppling the Iranian regime

Oh I, like many of my people, have been posting and supporting toppling of this murderous dictatorship long before this war. I don’t even support the war and don’t think it’s the best way to get rid of the islamic regime.

> I am again asking you to think critically

Let’s: Why do jump in to defend an illegitimate regime so relentlessly. Isn’t it ironic you mention astroturfing?

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