The Core Principle: Usually, It’s a Lie

Ethical Discipline: Does the meaning of the informational unit promote untruths? The means do NOT justify the ends, when assaying informational units in this context.

Source: Counter Disinfolklore

Usually, Disinfolklore (Negative Trolling) violates the second criterion — it is NOT ethically disciplined. It’s a lie. That is its Mana.

Source: Look for the Mana in the Meme!

This is the diagnostic shortcut: when in doubt, check for the lie. While Generosity is the most intuitive first filter, Ethical Discipline is the most commonly violated criterion. The Mana of a lie is detectable — and it is the signature energy of Disinfolklore.

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