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[–] selpai 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

There are some comments here about a general lack of intelligence and discernment, but they fall short of the truth. The people who do this are stupid and lazy. They perceive these outlets as generally popular and trusted, so it becomes an easy and conforming act to profess the views that they experience on them. There exists a large segment of the population, who go to these media outlets with the express desire of being told what to think and say next. This is also part of why corporate/national media outlets have become so binary/paradigmatic. The format allows people who might otherwise be inclined towards critical thought to feel less conflicted about buying into the game. Because there are camps, and it is perceived as a choice.