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- Overall, we rate Stop These Things as right-biased due to its aggressive opposition to wind energy and renewable initiatives, often employing conspiratorial and inflammatory rhetoric. The site is rated questionable and Low in factual reporting, given its promotion of discredited theories, selective use of data, and lack of transparency regarding funding and authorship.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Propaganda, False Claims, Pseudoscience
Bias Rating: RIGHT (8.2)
Factual Reporting: LOW (7.6)
Country: Australia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Stop These Things (STT) is an Australian-based website launched in December 2012. According to its About page, the site was initiated by a group of citizens concerned about the impact of wind energy projects on rural communities. STT positions itself as a platform exposing what it terms the “wind power fraud,” aiming not to debate but to “destroy” the wind industry.
Read our profile on the Australian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
STT asserts that it is not affiliated with any group, political party, or industry and claims to have received no external funding. The About page states: “We have not received any funding from any outside group or individual – none.” However, the site does not provide transparency regarding its operational costs or potential revenue streams, such as advertising or donations. The absence of financial disclosures makes it challenging to verify these claims.
Analysis / Bias
STT exhibits a Right bias, characterized by vehement opposition to wind energy and renewable energy initiatives. The site’s content often employs inflammatory language, referring to the wind industry as a “fraud” and its proponents as “parasites.” For instance, the Wind Fraud 101 section accuses the wind industry of causing economic and environmental harm, alleging that wind power increases CO₂ emissions and leads to wildlife fatalities.
The site frequently publishes articles that link renewable energy projects to negative outcomes without providing robust evidence. In the Weekly Round-Up dated May 4, 2025, STT attributes blackouts in Spain and Portugal to the reliance on wind and solar energy, citing a single event as indicative of systemic failure. Such generalizations lack context and ignore the complexities of energy infrastructure.
STT also aligns itself with other anti-wind organizations, such as the Waubra Foundation, known for promoting the discredited concept of “Wind Turbine Syndrome.” The site references data from sources like Aneroid Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to support its claims, but often presents this information selectively to reinforce its narrative.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Stop These Things as right-biased due to its aggressive opposition to wind energy and renewable initiatives, often employing conspiratorial and inflammatory rhetoric. The site is rated questionable and Low in factual reporting, given its promotion of discredited theories, selective use of data, and lack of transparency regarding funding and authorship. (D. Van Zandt 05/10/2025)
Source: https://stopthesethings.com/
Last Updated on May 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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