Fact checks work, even on Facebook. But not enough people see them

Re:Fact checks work, even on Facebook. But not enough people... by yosito on Thursday November 11, 2021 @03:00AM (#29185569)

I have an automatic negative reaction to fact checks. As soon as I see one, I feel defensive against Facebook telling me what to believe.

I try to be a reasonable person, and not let what Facebook says or doesn't say affect what I believe. But not everyone is reasonable or has critical thinking abilities.

Facebook isn't exactly an entity that people trust. I think for many people, their fact checks could backfire.

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Re:Fact checks work, even on Facebook. But not enough people... by giuliomagnifico on Thursday November 11, 2021 @03:27AM (#29185734)

I think that act in this way is a normal behaviour of a smart guy who is asking itself "Yes, but who fact check the fact checkers?"

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