Peterdjones comments on When Truth Isn't Enough - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Peterdjones 10 November 2012 09:23:06PM 2 points [-]

I though this had a name: spin.

Comment author: simplicio 10 November 2012 09:32:59PM 1 point [-]

Sure, but it is not widely recognized that a statement may be both spin, and factually true.

Comment author: Peterdjones 11 November 2012 10:42:20PM 1 point [-]

Isn't it? "Spin" doens't mean lying, it surely means twisting interprertations, connotations...

Comment author: Peterdjones 12 November 2012 10:23:16AM 0 points [-]

For instance, WP' list of spin tactics does not include outright lying.

Selectively presenting facts and quotes that support one's position (cherry picking)
Non-denial denial
Non-apology apology
Mistakes were made
Phrasing in a way that assumes unproven truths
- Euphemisms to disguise or promote one's agenda
- "Burying bad news": announcing one popular thing at the same time as several unpopular things, hoping that the media will focus on the popular one.

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