From the perspective of knowledge equals power, intentional misinformation, no matter by whom, could be regarded as abuse of power.

More people should educate those knowing less instead of ridiculing their ignorance. (Given the “knowing” really “know”, but that’s another topic.)

Edit: Intentional misinformation meaning posting and spreading “fake news”, willfully publishing or sharing false information through media of any kind, as organization or individual, not merely everyday lyingy which is sth different.

Edit 2: Apparently it’s “misinformation” not “disinformation” sorry.

        • zqps@sh.itjust.works
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          5 days ago

          I’m actually unsure about that. People share incorrect information all the time for various reasons.

          • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
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            5 days ago

            Misinformation is merely wrong. Disinformation is wrong and created or spread with intent to deceive.

            Someone telling you you eat spiders in your sleep is spreading misinformation. Messaging about the 2020 black lives matter protests being violent riots was disinformation

            • zqps@sh.itjust.works
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              3 days ago

              Right. But disinformation can be reshared by people who think it’s accurate, and that doesn’t make it mere misinformation.