Because rumor mongering came about only with whatsapp, and gossiping with your neighbours is a phenomenon born straight from instant messaging. People spread l

Because rumor mongering came about only with whatsapp, and gossiping with your neighbours is a phenomenon born straight from instant messaging. People spread lies. Not platforms or machines. People. Via whatsapp, other IM services, email, printed leaflets, handwritten notes or voice. People do that.