MythDefied

Is it true? ‘Is it true?’ is the category where CHOICE Community members can discuss fake news and clickbait with the goal of providing some accuracy around consumer issues in the age of ‘fake news’. This continues part of our broader work in the MythDefied category, where we bust common commonly held misconceptions, myths and misinformation surrounding products.

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the MythDefied category MythDefied	0	1979	28 March 2018
The large size pack is always cheaper (?) MythDefied	27	4921	28 April 2024
Bamboo based fabric, is it really Bamboo? MythDefied	32	5343	19 April 2024
Goodbye parking meters! Hello parking apps MythDefied consumer_rights , newthings	10	1710	1 February 2024
Can I use a Mobile Phone/Device at a Service Station? MythDefied	9	1963	26 January 2024
Vacuum sealers are not the best choice for food storage Is it true?	6	3372	6 December 2023
Frequent flyer & Loyalty points - are they 'worth it'? MythDefied	83	10367	28 October 2023
Are New Home Builders being compelled to connect to Gas? Is it true? consumer_rights	58	6709	7 August 2023
More mattress springs make for a better or more comfortable mattress? MythDefied	17	1841	28 January 2023
Cooking with gas - health and environmental concerns Is it true?	79	9036	24 January 2023
Why does fabric get indelible creases when washed? MythDefied	20	2763	11 January 2023
No refunds signs are illegal MythDefied	28	3872	27 November 2022
Asbestos in talcum powder MythDefied	19	4215	4 November 2022
Is it more economical to leave the air-con on? MythDefied	34	14447	21 October 2022
Car tyres Is it true?	42	5650	21 September 2022
Daylight Saving. Friend or foe? MythDefied	130	8627	29 May 2022
Do you need to use fabric softener? MythDefied	20	3034	12 May 2022
Pool Filter - Run at Night and save Electricity Costs MythDefied	17	3657	23 January 2022
Protein powders and Supplements – do they work? MythDefied	25	3398	22 January 2022
It's impossible to know which insurers to trust MythDefied	8	1812	3 June 2019
Is it true? "Households advised to run taps for 30 seconds amid lead poisoning fears" Is it true?	13	5753	20 October 2021
Australia On Track To Meet Paris Agreement 5 Years early Is it true?	19	1406	3 June 2021
Fresh or Frozen Prawns? MythDefied	11	8271	11 May 2021
How effective are sonic animal/termite deterrents? MythDefied	49	12012	28 April 2021
Dishwashers vs hand washing - which is the most efficient? MythDefied	23	3999	19 April 2021
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science Is it true? fake-news	31	2884	24 March 2021
Cutlery up or down? We solve the great dishwasher debate MythDefied	16	3549	25 February 2021
A guide to detecting fake news online MythDefied online-safety , fake-news , scams	2	2108	20 February 2021
To oil or not oil Wooden Cutting Boards and other wooden implements MythDefied	21	5297	14 July 2020
We bust 7 common fridge myths MythDefied	6	2730	11 December 2020

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