The A-B-C Method

Since Counter Disinfolklore is a manual, let us summarise this method:

A. Discern the Mana in the meme or the troll — it will be there. It might be manifesting positive, neutral, or negative energy. We use the Code of Positive Trolls six criteria to proof any informational unit against: 1. Generosity. 2. Ethical Discipline. 3. Patience. 4. Energy/Mana/Implicit Archetypal identities. 5. Focus. 6. Insight/Wisdom.

If any informational unit being assayed conforms to all six of these criteria, it is Positive (Infolklore/Counter Disinfolklore). Usually, Disinfolklore (Negative Trolling) violates the second criterion — it is NOT ethically disciplined. It’s a lie.

B. Assess the quality of the subtle energy the Mana represents, encapsulates, and promotes.

C. Make a call: After proofing the informational unit against the six criteria — Make A Call. Don’t just stand there assaying. Russian Disinfolklore, Infolklore/Counter Disinfolklore, or indeterminable? That’s the choice!

Source: Counter Disinfolklore

Three steps. Discern. Assess. Decide. The six criteria of the Code of Positive Trolls are the instrument. And “indeterminable” — whose “Mina” is yet another M-N- word — is a valid outcome. You are not forced to make a call you cannot make.

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