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Re:Facebook to Let Users Rank Credibility of News by lawlessone on Monday January 22, 2018 @08:13AM (#16204072)
Can you explain this? maybe it's because of the filter bubble i live in but i almost never see this on whatsapp (then again, maybe i wouldn't know if i had.)
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Re:Facebook to Let Users Rank Credibility of News by sanmon3186 on Monday January 22, 2018 @08:54AM (#16204302)
The fact that Facebook walls are visible to everyone, any controversial topic usually gets reaction from both sides. Whatsapp groups are formed based on likemindedness (I am excluding core family and friends). I call these groups echo-pipes which silently form a larger echo chamber.
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Re:Facebook to Let Users Rank Credibility of News by walterbell on Monday January 22, 2018 @12:31PM (#16206162)
Are these public groups? How are they discovered?
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Re:Facebook to Let Users Rank Credibility of News by knight17 on Monday January 22, 2018 @02:46PM (#16207272)
WhatsApp groups are not discoverable (or publicly listed) unless someone invites you or provides you with a specific invite link with which you can join the group.
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