Show HN: The Quibbler aggregates “fake news”
quibbler.pressSeems to be 'stuff that the mainstream media doesn't cover or want you to know' rather than fake news.
From the about page: 'The Quibbler aggregates relevant news flagged as "fake news" by the media. It also provides links to corresponding Reddit discussions. It works by using "fake news" lists like the ones published by Washington Post. It also uses lists of news that is removed from social media.'
Looks like mostly fake news to me, with some real news from shady sites mixed in.
Looking at the "comments" buttons, it feels like this is just reposting highly voted stuff from a number of controversial sub-Reddits? Salaciously presented news is not necessarily "fake". Lots of real stories here, including facts like "Dow Hits 20,000 For First Time in History".
I wonder what's fake about this story listed on quibbler:
http://www.dw.com/en/germany-slams-israel-over-latest-settle...
Just what these stories need... more attention and ad revenue.
Here's the solution to the substitution cipher on the "contact us" page, in case you were wondering.
Hom ckxpt faji yfsrxa ukqlb fgmw hom rzvj edzwn. Hf bmae qm za mrmphwfaxp qzxr kbm hoxb zeewmbb: medxaomwm zh yqzxr efh pfq.
The quick onyx goblin jumps over the lazy dwarf. To send me an electronic mail use this address: ......... at gmail dot com.
Pretty good design. Some of the links aren't "fake" though.
Brilliant name.