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Influence Tactics Analysis Results

12
Influence Tactics Score
out of 100
68% confidence
Low manipulation indicators. Content appears relatively balanced.
Optimized for English content.
Analyzed Content
Nå kommer snøen: Kan bli 40 cm i dag
VG

Nå kommer snøen: Kan bli 40 cm i dag

Årets første store snøfall er på vei inn over Sør-Norge, men allerede onsdag kommer plussgradene og da er det lurt å finne frem broddene.

By Jørn E Kaalstad
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Analysis Factors

Confidence
False Dilemmas 1/5
No binary choices presented; offers full weather progression from snow to thaw.
Us vs. Them Dynamic 1/5
No us-vs-them; neutral coverage of regional impacts without dividing groups.
Simplistic Narratives 2/5
Slight good-vs-evil in contrasting cold snaps with mild weather, but mostly descriptive forecasts.
Timing Coincidence 1/5
Timing aligns with actual low-pressure system on January 12, 2026; no correlation to major news events or upcoming politics, as searches found no suspicious patterns amid routine winter weather coverage.
Historical Parallels 1/5
No resemblance to propaganda playbooks; searches confirm genuine MET alerts unrelated to known disinformation on weather.
Financial/Political Gain 1/5
No beneficiaries identified; standard reporting from VG citing official sources like Meteorologisk institutt, with no political or financial interests tied to snowstorm narrative.
Bandwagon Effect 1/5
No claims of consensus or 'everyone agrees'; presents isolated facts from meteorologist and authorities.
Rapid Behavior Shifts 1/5
No urgency or pressure for opinion change; X amplification organic from officials, no astroturfing or manufactured trends evident.
Phrase Repetition 2/5
Similar phrasing like '10–25 centimeter snø' across VG, NRK, FVN due to shared MET quotes, but independent outlets vary details in normal news coordination.
Logical Fallacies 2/5
Minor hasty generalizations in linking wind to specific incidents without full causation.
Authority Overload 1/5
Relies on credible single source: 'Sigrid Auganæs, vakthavende meteorolog hos Meteorologisk Institutt'; no questionable experts.
Cherry-Picked Data 3/5
Emphasizes Sørlandet snow (e.g., 'opptil 40 cm') while downplaying lighter Østlandet amounts, selecting dramatic impacts.
Framing Techniques 3/5
Uses loaded terms like 'kraftig vind' and 'stengte tunneler' to heighten drama, biasing toward severity over routine winter conditions.
Suppression of Dissent 1/5
No critics mentioned or labeled; purely informational.
Context Omission 3/5
Omits some national details like exact northern impacts; focuses heavily on Sør-Norge despite mentions of Trondheimsfjorden.
Novelty Overuse 1/5
No 'unprecedented' or shocking claims; refers to routine January weather as 'Årets første store snøfall' without exaggeration.
Emotional Repetition 1/5
No repeated emotional triggers; content sticks to neutral facts on snow depths, closures, and forecasts.
Manufactured Outrage 1/5
No outrage; reports disruptions factually, e.g., 'kansellerte flyavganger' without blaming or amplifying anger.
Urgent Action Demands 1/5
No demands for immediate action; gentle advice like 'Tror det er lurt å finne frem broddene' from meteorologist, focused on preparation.
Emotional Triggers 2/5
Minimal emotional language; factual descriptions like 'opptil 40 cm snø' and warnings about 'glatte veier' lack fear, outrage, or guilt triggers.

Identified Techniques

Name Calling, Labeling Loaded Language Doubt Repetition Whataboutism, Straw Men, Red Herring
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