Bogus stories about paid protesters and presidential endorsements made by the Vatican,
among many other clickable tales, were not uncommon in the run-up to
the general election this year, spreading like wildfire through social
media. In the media's soul-searching following the election,
unsubstantiated stories and their purveyors were singled out, dissected
and lumped together under the umbrella of "fake news."
Now, some of the more artistic and comedic creators among the pure
click-baiters are speaking out against the "fake" label and calling for a
more nuanced approach. Many say they aren't doing fake news — they're
doing satire.
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