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| Strategy Page: The Most Successful Propaganda Techniques |
| 2005-12-21 |
You have to read these techniques. You see trolls use them. You see your co-workers use them. You see that car salesman use them.. You see them everywhere... It is a survival skill to recognize them. Like all skills you need refreshers so if you think you know them - it doesn't hurt to revisit them. |
| Posted by:3dc |
| #1 I think this one is being used extensively - "# 22. Distracting or Absurd Metrics With this technique, the writer attempts to drag the reader into a debate about what the reader is even seeing. This is usually used when the propagandist is falling behind and must hurry to destroy correct understanding of events. Example: During the French riots many writers began arguing about the number of cars burned and whether the number still "indicated" riot levels. In other words, let's argue about what a riot is, and when you have enough destroyed cars, we'll talk. Meanwhile, you're discussing burnt cars and not the ongoing riots." |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2005-12-21 20:06 |