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In the midst of growing concerns about the deployment of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Asheville, a wave of falsified reports has been circulating on social media platforms. These posts claim sightings of ICE agents in various locations around town, causing panic and fear among the community. However, these accounts have been proven to be false, leading to a plea for restraint in spreading unverified information. The overuse of such false alarms can lead to a ‘cry wolf’ situation, where genuine alerts may not be taken seriously due to the prevalence of misinformation.
Answers from Social Media
A discussion on Reddit provided various perspectives on this issue. Some users pointed out the potential role of troll farms in sowing confusion and panic, with foreign accounts possibly flooding the platform to stir up unrest…