Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt — pejorative shorthand for negative coverage or commentary, often used by holders to dismiss legitimate criticism. The term has lost meaning through overuse: “FUD” is now used to describe any unfavourable analysis, including factually-correct reporting. Reserve “FUD” for actual misinformation; recognize that legitimate concerns also exist.
FUD
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt — pejorative shorthand for negative coverage or commentary, often used by holders to dismiss legitimate criticism. The term has lost meaning through overuse: "FUD" is now used to describe any unfavourable analysis, including factually-correct reporting. Reserve "FUD" for actual misinformation; recognize that legitimate concerns also exist.
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