6/ See http://www.vox.com/2016/6/10/11903028/hillary-clinton-google-debunked … for a smart write-up about how/why Google Autocomplete appears to avoid "crimes" for all, not just HRC.
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7/ Also see https://medium.com/@rhea/hillary-clintons-search-results-manipulated-by-sourcefed-not-google-3dd9a5c68ca1#.jdev0eucq … for another good take.
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8/ P.S.
@mattlieberman I asked Google's search PR. They couldn't find a record of you reaching out to Google before publishing your video?7 replies 28 retweets 94 likes -
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you realize this exposure is giving them exactly what they want right? never heard of
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I got an email from someone I trust asking about the situation. That seemed like enough traction to merit some work on my part.
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I understand, but you're helping incentivize future false, controversial stories like this with the free exposure.
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it's tough deciding when to respond. My hope is that legit sources remember to be careful and check on claims.
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Demis Bellot Retweeted SourceFed
Don't think you'll find that with
@SourceFed - it's one of their biggest stories ever:https://twitter.com/sourcefed/status/741165508335132672 …Demis Bellot added,
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in this case, someone I trust emailed me to ask about this. Seemed like it was getting enough traction to merit addressing.
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Right but they're benefiting as a side-effect and are financially incentivized to continue publishing false/controversial stories
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maybe we stop responding to a source after they've cried wolf too often and point to previous debunks?
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They already had the hits from the lie. The truth can help and won't hurt much. And maybe a false light suit.
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