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ESPN Insider Buster Olney Hacked as False Reports Circulate on Social Media
Why Troubling News:
This misinformation is not the most pressing or serious issue in the news currently, nor will it ever really be, because it is about sports. However, this is still a piece of misinformation nonetheless, and has the potential to harm reputations and cause unnecessary disputes. A very reputable source of MLB information, Buster Olney, found his Twitter account to be hacked, wherein "a handful of posts that featured misinformation and engagement farming tactics" were published. False trades, lifetime bans, and team relocations were some of the many claims. This could have had financial implications for the players, teams, and associated economic ties across the league, and above all else, could have seriously threatened Olney's job had it not been cleared up.
I agree. Although its news from the sporting world, such events can be consequential. Hacked accounts can threaten the job and reputation of a journalist along with unnecessarily targeting and …Read MoreI agree. Although its news from the sporting world, such events can be consequential. Hacked accounts can threaten the job and reputation of a journalist along with unnecessarily targeting and affecting people who are subjects of these misinformed tweets. Read Less