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- Overall, we rate Stares at the World as a questionable source due to extreme right-wing bias, poor sourcing, and questionable content regarding race and gender.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy Theory, Poor Sources, Hate
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Stares at the World is an Alt-Right blog founded by Davis M.J. Aurini. He studied history at McMaster University; he served as an Infantry soldier in the Canadian Forces, according to his about page. In his own words, he is “a Scholar, Author, Film Maker, and a God-fearing Catholic, who loves women for their illogical nature.” He also has a bio with IMDB.
Read our profile on Canadian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
David Aurini presumably owns the blog. Donations generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
Aurini, according to Rationalwiki, is a “race realist” (which he insists isn’t “racism”), white nationalist, neo-reactionary, vlogger, and novelist.” They describe his Vlogs as “His vlog posts typically deal in misogyny, evolutionary psychology, and complaints about white knights, along with some healthy fascist fanfare and racism for good measure.”
Stares at the World blog covers such topics as Politics, Science Fiction, Theology, And Women. Davis M.J. Aurini also publishes misogynist videos about women such as: “The Most Decadent Sluts Since the Fall of Rome.” According to The Daily Dot article, Davis M.J. Aurini also contributes to blogger and men’s rights activist Roosh. Davis M.J. Aurini also produces videos for a fee under Aurinis-Insight.
In review, Stares at the World publishes stories (vlogs) with loaded emotional headlines that lean strongly right such as: “A Donald Trump Victory is Vital for Our Future.” Further, most articles/vlogs are typically sourced through quotes rather than linking.
Overall, we rate Stares at the World as a questionable source due to extreme right-wing bias, poor sourcing, and questionable content regarding race and gender. (M. Huitsing 10/5/2017) Updated (07/17/2023)
Source: http://www.staresattheworld.com/
Last Updated on July 17, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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