Media Manipulation and Bias Detection
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Ski Patrol Union
Caution! Due to inherent human biases, it may seem that reports on articles aligning with our views are crafted by opponents. Conversely, reports about articles that contradict our beliefs might seem to be authored by allies. However, such perceptions are likely to be incorrect. These impressions can be caused by the fact that in both scenarios, articles are subjected to critical evaluation. This report is the product of an AI model that is significantly less biased than human analyses and has been explicitly instructed to strictly maintain 100% neutrality.
Nevertheless, HonestyMeter is in the experimental stage and is continuously improving through user feedback. If the report seems inaccurate, we encourage you to submit feedback , helping us enhance the accuracy and reliability of HonestyMeter and contributing to media transparency.
Using emotionally charged or dramatic wording that can influence readers’ feelings without adding proportional factual detail.
1) "...the work stoppage that has created economic trouble in the town and pitted residents against one another." 2) "The damage was swift and severe – business in January was down around 40% at local restaurants, several proprietors previously told The Denver Post." In (1), the phrase "pitted residents against one another" suggests strong social conflict but the article does not provide concrete examples (e.g., quotes, incidents, or data) to substantiate the degree of division. In (2), "swift and severe" is evaluative language layered on top of the 40% figure; the number itself already conveys impact, so the adjectives add emotional weight without additional evidence.
Replace "pitted residents against one another" with a more specific and neutral description, for example: "...the work stoppage that has created economic trouble in the town and led to disagreements among some residents over the strike."
Add brief supporting detail if the social division is significant, e.g.: "Some residents publicly supported the union, while others criticized the strike on local forums and at town meetings."
In the economic impact sentence, remove or soften the evaluative adjectives and let the data speak: "Business in January was down around 40% at local restaurants, according to several proprietors who previously spoke with The Denver Post."
If keeping a qualitative descriptor, tie it explicitly to sources: "Restaurant owners described the drop as 'swift and severe,' with business in January down around 40% compared with typical years."
Leaving out potentially relevant details or perspectives that would help readers fully understand each side’s position.
The article notes that the union sought "better wages" and "a pay structure that incentivized employee retention" and that resort ownership "chose to cease all operations" but does not provide any detail on the resort’s rationale, financial constraints, or specific counter‑offers. This can make the resort’s decision appear arbitrary or purely punitive, even though the tone remains mostly neutral.
Include a brief summary of the resort’s stated reasons for closing, if available, e.g.: "Resort officials said they closed operations because they could not safely operate the mountain without a full patrol staff."
Add any available information on the resort’s position in negotiations, such as: "The resort had previously offered a wage increase of X% and a revised bonus structure, which the union rejected as insufficient."
Clarify that details are pending if they are not yet known: "Details of the new contract, including wage changes and retention incentives, were not immediately available."
Presenting a claim about the extent or nature of a situation without sufficient supporting evidence in the article.
"...and pitted residents against one another." This suggests a notable level of community conflict, but the article does not provide quotes, examples, or data to show how widespread or intense this division is.
Qualify the statement to reflect uncertainty or limited scope: "...and has led to disagreements among some residents."
Add at least one concrete example or quote if available: "At a recent gathering, some business owners urged a quick settlement, while others expressed support for the patrollers’ demands."
If no supporting evidence is available, remove the phrase entirely and focus on the clearly documented economic effects.
- This is an EXPERIMENTAL DEMO version that is not intended to be used for any other purpose than to showcase the technology's potential. We are in the process of developing more sophisticated algorithms to significantly enhance the reliability and consistency of evaluations. Nevertheless, even in its current state, HonestyMeter frequently offers valuable insights that are challenging for humans to detect.