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	2203	28 March 2018
Is olive oil good or bad for frying? Is it true?	61	10846	5 April 2026
Daylight Saving. Friend or foe? MythDefied	166	10933	5 December 2025
Frequent flyer & Loyalty points - are they 'worth it'? MythDefied	91	12890	25 September 2025
Cooking with gas - health and environmental concerns Is it true?	106	10501	31 August 2025
Standing by the window in a lightning storm? Do you dare? MythDefied	34	810	25 April 2025
Can I use a Mobile Phone/Device at a Service Station? MythDefied	10	2587	20 April 2025
No refunds signs are illegal MythDefied	37	4601	11 February 2025
Dishwashers vs hand washing - which is the most efficient? MythDefied	25	4628	23 December 2024
Car tyres Is it true?	43	8920	23 July 2024
Asbestos in talcum powder MythDefied	20	4906	10 June 2024
The large size pack is always cheaper (?) MythDefied	27	6153	28 April 2024
Bamboo based fabric, is it really Bamboo? MythDefied	32	6686	19 April 2024
Goodbye parking meters! Hello parking apps MythDefied consumer_rights , newthings	10	2419	1 February 2024
Vacuum sealers are not the best choice for food storage Is it true?	6	4724	6 December 2023
Are New Home Builders being compelled to connect to Gas? Is it true? consumer_rights	58	7709	7 August 2023
More mattress springs make for a better or more comfortable mattress? MythDefied	17	2266	28 January 2023
Why does fabric get indelible creases when washed? MythDefied	20	3858	11 January 2023
Is it more economical to leave the air-con on? MythDefied	31	18534	21 October 2022
Do you need to use fabric softener? MythDefied	20	3536	12 May 2022
Pool Filter - Run at Night and save Electricity Costs MythDefied	17	4165	23 January 2022
Protein powders and Supplements – do they work? MythDefied	25	3857	22 January 2022
It's impossible to know which insurers to trust MythDefied	8	2130	3 June 2019
Is it true? "Households advised to run taps for 30 seconds amid lead poisoning fears" Is it true?	13	6277	20 October 2021
Australia On Track To Meet Paris Agreement 5 Years early Is it true?	19	1646	3 June 2021
Fresh or Frozen Prawns? MythDefied	11	9855	11 May 2021
How effective are sonic animal/termite deterrents? MythDefied	49	14713	28 April 2021
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science Is it true? fake-news	31	3322	24 March 2021
Cutlery up or down? We solve the great dishwasher debate MythDefied	16	4030	25 February 2021
A guide to detecting fake news online MythDefied online-safety , fake-news , scams	2	2326	20 February 2021

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