Re: [BNW] Re: Truth's reliability *possible spoilers*

["Steve Crow" <crow_steve@hotmail.com>]

>      Keep something in mind, folks. Truth's not
>infallible. And her power likely only works on people,
>which means she's vulnerable to print media. (How
>ironic is THAT statement?) So, some of her information
>may not be 'entirely accurate.'

But she is also presumably a competent reporter (i.e., Profession: Reporter 
at decent skill levels and stuff).  One can (hopefully!) assume that she 
talks to witnesses, investigates matters for herself, and does reporter-type 
verification.  Her statements in the section in question are presented as 
fact.  Not "alleged" fact or "best reports indicate that" fact.

Plus...why would she be inaccurate in this case?

>      The good thing is, Truth is a reliable source of
>information. She at least makes a point of trying to
>get the real story out. (Which is better than what the
>general public gets from Kennedy's government.)
>

Well, some spoiler material here, but...
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No, she isn't entirely a reliable source of information.  That's stated in 
the Guide-only section of the basic rulebook.  She's engaged in a 
misinformation program to make the Defiance look weaker than it is, yet to 
make herself seem a reliable reporter to the authorities.  After all, if she 
isn't accurately reporting information on Delta Prime, why would they 
believe she is reporting accurate information on the "weak, disorganized" 
Defiance?

So when Matt says to "consider the source" here, I don't follow.  It's in 
Truth's best interest to report the actions of Delta Prime as accurately as 
she can.  If she's inaccurate, they'll know it and tend to dismiss her as a 
reliable source of reporting on the Defiance.

Now, it _might_ be in her best interests to exaggerate Delta Prime's 
activities here.  But maintaining herself as a accurate reporter woudl seem 
to far outweigh lying about DP's strategies and actions in this case.

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