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should there be a pinned post with facts?
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"Or people can just go to nhs or gov site for information direct " They could. The problem is that many seem not to. So they end up believing toxic rumours instead. That's why I think it might help to have such information highlighted prominently. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”" Might at least help to have the water there. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there." That’s the point of the proverb … | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … " And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned?" Not all users of the site use the forums. However at the footer of main site is the following link.. https://m.fabswingers.com/content/covid | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned?" water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? Not all users of the site use the forums. However at the footer of main site is the following link.. https://m.fabswingers.com/content/covid" 
As has been said here, the information is available in a link on the home page. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? Not all users of the site use the forums. However at the footer of main site is the following link.. https://m.fabswingers.com/content/covid
As has been said here, the information is available in a link on the home page."It's good that sort of thing is there. But I really don't think it's especially visible where it is. And the damaging misinformaton and conspiracy theories to do with Covid tend to be spread here. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. " Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there. As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source. I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there. As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source. I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that." It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page. It’s there if people want to click on it…… ….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there. As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source. I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that. It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page. It’s there if people want to click on it…… ….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”" And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed. Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh? Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there. As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source. I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that. It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page. It’s there if people want to click on it…… ….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed. Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh? Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried." ….albeit maybe a little late in the day - “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” ? Anyway, I think the mods do what they do, removing anything that breaks the rules of the forum. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there. As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source. I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that. It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page. It’s there if people want to click on it…… ….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed. Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh? Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried. ….albeit maybe a little late in the day - “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” ? Anyway, I think the mods do what they do, removing anything that breaks the rules of the forum. "Haha you're all saying at the moment, aren't you? Have a wonderful day. | |||
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"“You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink” Might at least help to have the water there. That’s the point of the proverb … And my point is there isn't any water there anyway... Anyway, back on point for anybody who's still reading. Yay or nay to facts being pinned? water is already available at appropriate places. A pinned post, pointing folks to where the water is doesn’t mean they will necessarily be any more inclined to go drink from the source of the water or indeed, take the water from the forum if it happened to be included in a pinned post. Besides which the Mods have a hard enough time as it is without adding to the burden of ensuring the water is constantly checked and suitable for human consumption. Some people won't read it. But that's hardly a reason not to have the info there. As for your comment about the mods, it'd hardly be arduous to pin a post here that links to guidance from a trusted source. I'm simply interested in saving lives. I'm not sure why you're arguing against that. It’s been pointed out there is a link on the main page. It’s there if people want to click on it…… ….. however, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink” And I've pointed out that link isn't exactly visible. And this is the place where a counter to misinformation is deperately needed. Still pointlessly pushing that saying, eh? Anyway, I've given my opinion on this thread. I've at least tried. ….albeit maybe a little late in the day - “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” ? Anyway, I think the mods do what they do, removing anything that breaks the rules of the forum.
Haha you're all saying at the moment, aren't you?
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"No ping in having it pinned those who respect the facts already are aware of them, those who spout misinformation, lies, and conspiracy will ignore it and continue … You can lead a horse to water but sometime that horse will still tell you it’s lemonade .. " Variation on a theme... I like it  | |||
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"I'd have preferred a pinned notice that spreading disinformation is against site rules and may result in service suspension or termination. Though this would be better done earlier in the pandemic. Other social media companies have taken a very different approach to fab. " In what way? The amount of conspiracy stuff that has been removed since March 2020 is unreal so I think Admins stance on it is the same as most other sites To clarify, discussion about a subject and someone disagreeing with what you are saying is not conspiracy stuff | |||
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