Edit 1: Does no one read in Lemmy? Lol.

I got downvoted for posting a fact check about this myth from a reputable source.

  • TheHiddenCatboy@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Hi. Let me explain my downvote to you, 101.

    When you post an article, you get a screen that looks like this:

    In that form, you can submit the title as is, or add more context, in the Title field. For instance, you could have given the full title, including the subtitle:

    This would have made your post clearer.

    Alternatively, in the Body field, you could have included a few lines from the article.

    The claim was shared on Russian state-run media Sputnik’s Chinese-language Weibo on Sept. 11, 2024.

    “Harris wore the Nova H1 Audio earrings during last night’s debate with Trump,” the claim reads in part. Sputnik cited “American musician Jonnie King” to back its claim.

    -and-

    A photo comparison between the earrings worn by Harris during the debate and the Nova H1 shows they differ in shape. In particular, the metal portions of both earrings show a major difference.

    -and-

    Under the debate rules issued by ABC it is forbidden to use props or pre-written notes.

    However, ABC did provide pen and paper for each candidate’s use during the debate.

    …would have made great fodder for the body of your post.

    Either way, and I suspect you would have gotten better reader engagement. Let’s not reward bad journalism and bullshitconspiracy theory factories, please.

    Edit: A word.