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> Are you now in favor of fake news just because Trump won? Pardon my tu quoque, but isn't that equivalent to "Are you now against fake news just because Clint
by dictum 10y ago
> Are you now in favor of fake news just because Trump won?
Pardon my tu quoque, but isn't that equivalent to "Are you now against fake news just because Clinton lost?"
- jimbokun 10y agoYes, exactly. Why is anyone in favor of fake news?
- dictum 10y agoI see — I just think that aside from barring use of their ad platform by publishers of fake news, there's not much Facebook can do that would be effective. A "verified news" (fact checked or otherwise endorsed) scheme could backfire for the intended demographic. It's not like most FB users are seeking news from verified publications. It's even kind of a badge of honor: "we're bringing the news THEY don't want you to see!" And frankly, I don't trust FB to not want to hide something.