>The press would absolutely hate that, and rightfully so.
Not only the press. Whoever is making the decision what's real is the ultimate censor and can decide which reality the voting public sees.
Of course convincing, largely circulated fakes have a similar effect. But in a largely unregulated scenario it will at least be possible to notice that conflicting versions exist
Not only the press. Whoever is making the decision what's real is the ultimate censor and can decide which reality the voting public sees.
Of course convincing, largely circulated fakes have a similar effect. But in a largely unregulated scenario it will at least be possible to notice that conflicting versions exist