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I'm not sure we can use "number of shares" as a reliable metrics for how many people believe each piece of news. It's perfectly concievable that many people sha

by tomp 10y ago

I'm not sure we can use "number of shares" as a reliable metrics for how many people believe each piece of news. It's perfectly concievable that many people share it as "look at this obviously fake lie". I mean, how many shares do Onion articles get?

EarthIsHome 10y ago
It's a reliable metric in describing the possible reach of fake news. There will be a sizeable portion who believe what they read. This is straight up fiction being spread masquerading as truth, which should deeply trouble everyone who cares about what is correct and what is not. Speaking anecdotally, I nor my friends would share news we believed was fake. Would you share the fake source knowing it is fake news or would you share links exposing and explaining a fake news article? > I mean, how many shares do Onion articles get? Go take a gander at The Onion's Facebook page and scroll trying to find a fake article that has more than 10,000 shares.