To: Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Facebook
Tell Facebook to Flag Hoaxes
Facebook "News" feeds are filled with false information and links to purported news stories that are debunked hoaxes. Tell Facebook they have the obligation to flag fake news stories
Why is this important?
A majority of U.S. adults get their news from social media sources. However, there is a proliferation of debunked stories and hoaxes that get "liked" and "shared," and then continue to gain traction. Facebook can and should fact check the articles that circulate on its website.
Facebook can simply add a badge to false reports, for example stating whether a shared article is a "Hoax," "Debunked" or "Satire."
Even our President-Elect defended retweeting a debunked news story by stating "All I know is what's on the internet" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fgU_WNDPo
It's time for Facebook to let subscribers know the difference between the truth, satire and flat out lies.
Facebook can simply add a badge to false reports, for example stating whether a shared article is a "Hoax," "Debunked" or "Satire."
Even our President-Elect defended retweeting a debunked news story by stating "All I know is what's on the internet" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fgU_WNDPo
It's time for Facebook to let subscribers know the difference between the truth, satire and flat out lies.