A statement or declaration containing errors, omissions and misrepresentations to advance an agenda by misleading and falsifying information. Often written in
email,
social media or mailed to community members anonymously. Similar to
propaganda just not as effective.
Peter: “Did you read this ridiculous letter that
came in the mail? This is such crap!”
Timmy: “ I know! It’s a real Swansboro
Steamer!”