[Steve_Seattle]

When stories like "pizzagate" are posted on FR, they are thoroughly debated, with some believing them, some disbelieving them, and others reserving judgment. Moreover, "pizzagate" did not consist of a single claim, but numerous claims, with varying degrees of evidence and credibility.

No one believed that story - the worst-case version of it - who didn't already want to believe it. Thus, "fake news" emanating from obscure websites doesn't really tip the scales one way or the other. It is the fake news - posing as credible, undeniable news - coming from the MSM, viewed or heard by tens of millions, day after day, that does the most damage.

[TigerClaws]

“Fake news” often leads to arrests and convictions.

Drudge broke the Monica Lewinsky story. FR debunked Dan Rather’s fraudulent documents.

These people want to control the narrative and have only their echo chamber buddies in MSM speak.