Whitewashed
In their fake news section they focused on Russian news and nothing else.
The problem is homegrown and avoiding the real culprits make it obvious that you’re not going to get the truth here, just the safest middle ground.
The problem is homegrown and avoiding the real culprits make it obvious that you’re not going to get the truth here, just the safest middle ground.
Healthcare internationally
My first SIFT article!
This style really appeals to me! No BS or ads flooding in between every sentence or paragraph.
Give it a try, not for everyone, but I really like it! Reminds me of early NPR in the 70’s.
Thank you SIFT!!
This style really appeals to me! No BS or ads flooding in between every sentence or paragraph.
Give it a try, not for everyone, but I really like it! Reminds me of early NPR in the 70’s.
Thank you SIFT!!
Interesting x2
I like the concept but hiding content/information behind a paywall can be problematic when the idea behind this is to curb emotional distress in today’s news climate. The design is also not very friendly in that it seems less like a news app and more like a luminosity type app. Solid idea.
I love this app
Sift is a great way to learn about the central social and political issues of our time. It’s extremely accessible to read, and we get the whole picture: history, sources (proof), fun ways to interact and learn. Also, these issues are always evolving and growing as we grow as a culture, so I really appreciate when they let us know what parts of the issue don’t have a clear answer yet. Thank you, I’m a proud subscriber now, and look forward to reading new topics as they are released.
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Sift for a news outlet? I want the whole story
This sifts out the facts that support their argument and removes the counters leaving a very biased story. Sad. The layout is nice it’s just sad they aren’t looking for the truth.
who in god’s name would pay for this trash?
another group of biased, radical left wannabe reporters trying to capture your attention by sprinkling sugar on political hot topics, except this sugar is in the form of buzzwords coupled with a writing style that is downright condescending.
id summarize this ‘app’ as a regurgitation of the same rhetoric that the left spews 24/7.
if these people had any real value to offer, it would be published for free in an environment that shows WHO wrote the content. this is just an attempt by a few rejects who think they are smarter than the rest of us.
id summarize this ‘app’ as a regurgitation of the same rhetoric that the left spews 24/7.
if these people had any real value to offer, it would be published for free in an environment that shows WHO wrote the content. this is just an attempt by a few rejects who think they are smarter than the rest of us.
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Wow
This app is fantastic. Approach it with an open mind and you will benefit from the topic you are reading. Some of these reviews obviously came from people who did not take the goal of the app seriously at all. That, or they just don’t want to believe in facts. Looking forward to more topics. Please add a tap to each side of the screen to go back or forwards instead of a swipe. Maybe an optional toggle.
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Interesting content, but still biased
I appreciate this app as it has interesting historical info, stats, and a lot of good content. However, my low rating is due to the obvious bias (though I agree with much of it) throughout the content. I downloaded this to get information as close to objective as possible, but the creators’ ideological perspectives show in the way content is worded and presented. Great concept, but difficult to deliver a product marketed as apolitical.
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Don’t believe the hate
I don’t get it. Sift provides actual, legitimate, non-biased sources and yet people say it’s biased? What, because it doesn’t fit your narrative? That’s not how this works.
The interface and presentation is pretty dang awesome, which is why I’ve been waiting and WAITING for more topics. I’ve been stuck on immigrations for many months now. I want more topics! :)
The interface and presentation is pretty dang awesome, which is why I’ve been waiting and WAITING for more topics. I’ve been stuck on immigrations for many months now. I want more topics! :)
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Biased
I was excited about the concept. After downloading the app and engaging on the content, I was disappointed to discover that the “research” lacks context, meaning of subjects, and is severely biased. I’ll check. Back later to see if content is improved.
Annoying
This app is so totally, obviously, biased. I love the interactive learning, but I really wish I could learn without feeling like I should agree with everything that I’m reading.
What an amazing app!
This is such an amazing application. Not only does it present you with super informative and interacrive presentations about current events that many people may be confused about but they do it completely for free. I honestly believe that everyone should have this app because it will prevent a great amount of people from being ignorant when it comes to current events.
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So much potential
I see so much potential in this app. It could be used to show more FACTS for BOTH sides of the story. (Instead of facts for one side.) It could be used so people can make their own opinions. It leans too much in one direction. It basically says “here’s why we should believe this is a good thing/not a good thing” instead of laying out the facts why two different people may believe two different things. All in all it was not what I expected. It’s definitely a good start, but it’s lacking at least 50% of the story.
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Interesting
This is not a substitute for the hyper polarized news as I was hoping, but it is an interesting and informative deeper look at immigration. I would say it skews slightly left, but is far from propaganda as some reviews claim. They give lots of reputable sources to back up the data and seem solidly fact based but leave out some major points in my opinion, particularly those that don’t play in favor of immigration. Really nice interface. I would give it a second chance with another topic if they come out with more.
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A very good data presentation format.
Sift presents information about popular news items sort of like a PowerPoint presentation. It dissects the information down into facts and numbers regarding the topic in chunks that are easy to understand.
Other reviewers for this app seem to think it has a “liberal” bias. This highlights how mindlessly our public has latched onto the propaganda teat. Sift doesn’t present information with an editorial viewpoint. The data that is presented is simply that - numbers and statistics around a current topic.
Data isn’t liberal or biased in any way. It’s simply data. And Sift does a very good job at presenting it.
Other reviewers for this app seem to think it has a “liberal” bias. This highlights how mindlessly our public has latched onto the propaganda teat. Sift doesn’t present information with an editorial viewpoint. The data that is presented is simply that - numbers and statistics around a current topic.
Data isn’t liberal or biased in any way. It’s simply data. And Sift does a very good job at presenting it.
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Curious?
Try this.
Sift presents well documented details and figures of respected data presented in a straightforward manner.
The information is presented cleanly and is well scaffolded to build on understanding one part of a subject to the next. It is accompanied by easy to read, informative, visual data.
I get the sense that many of the negative reviewers were coming around to the actual data on immigration (legal and illegal) and the many complex nuances of the subject that usually get lost in the noise. But this unfamiliar information doesn't fit into the the same old dog and pony of their own said "echo chamber" — and so they feel betrayed.
Some of negative reviews posted here would have you believe that Sift is part of some liberal conspiracy propaganda indoctrination. As a conservative on many things, even I don't believe that. That's all kinds of crazy. Like this country right now.
Why don't you put on your actual critical thinking hat if you have one, conservative or liberal, and see for yourself?
Sift presents well documented details and figures of respected data presented in a straightforward manner.
The information is presented cleanly and is well scaffolded to build on understanding one part of a subject to the next. It is accompanied by easy to read, informative, visual data.
I get the sense that many of the negative reviewers were coming around to the actual data on immigration (legal and illegal) and the many complex nuances of the subject that usually get lost in the noise. But this unfamiliar information doesn't fit into the the same old dog and pony of their own said "echo chamber" — and so they feel betrayed.
Some of negative reviews posted here would have you believe that Sift is part of some liberal conspiracy propaganda indoctrination. As a conservative on many things, even I don't believe that. That's all kinds of crazy. Like this country right now.
Why don't you put on your actual critical thinking hat if you have one, conservative or liberal, and see for yourself?
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Somewhat biased
I always represent myself as an independent and throughly research both sides of a topic when I look up politics. I did find this to be bias in the liberal sense with little opposing views. The app itself is very good and I love the layout. The mini quizzes are great and refreshing way of learning about the current news. I also would like to see more topics besides just immigration. I don’t know if I just haven’t gone through it all or that’s all it currently offers. This has great potential and it might be something I will redownload if both sides are better represented.
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Amazing.
This app is amazing. Informative, easy to digest, and extremely accessible.
5 stars
Awesome app!
These people live in a different reality.
Everyone rating this low and claiming it's a left leaning or progressive app and needs another side is delusional. If anyone has a nuanced view that supports Conservative view points then feel free to make their own app. Until then, enjoy your misguided views.
