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Here’s what happened when I wanted to leave comments on a Russian news website.
I found a Russian news website in English named RT.com.
What’s RT.com?
RT says they’re “the first Russian 24/7 English-language news channel that brings the Russian view on global news.”
My head wanted to explode while reading the lies and half-truths on RT.com about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. How dare they spread propaganda when Russian soldiers are murdering innocent Ukrainian men, women, and children? I wanted to leave two cents worth of my opinions on several articles.
I noticed that visitors could leave comments, and I thought, “Why not? It beats watching reruns of ‘Judge Judy.’” No offense, Judy. I should’ve pondered that for a few minutes. Remember, it’s Russia’s playground, their rules.
After clicking on a comment button, RT.com informed me that I needed a Tolstoy Comments account to leave a comment. Okay. I can do that.
What’s Tolstoy Comments?
According to their website:
“Tolstoy Comments is more than a commenting system. Thanks to…
