Facebook offers "False News" reporting. Will allow you to tag crappy news.

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https://www.facebook.com/help/188118808357379

Could crowd-sourcing false news via FB be a pretty decent way to spot fake news like WND/Newsmax/DailyCaller/AlterNet/OccupyDemocrats/etc.? Especially given this will be independently verified by 3rd party fact checkers, that's pretty cool. Crowd-sourcing is usually pretty good for most things, but those without Internet access wouldn't be able to participate as often I guess, and I don't know if they make the results public so we wouldn't see who the FB community considers the worst offenders. Maybe the start of a good trend.

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We want to stop the spread of false news on Facebook. Learn more about the work we're doing. As we work to limit the spread, here are some tips on what to look out for:

1. Be skeptical of headlines. False news stories often have catchy headlines in all caps with exclamation points. If shocking claims in the headline sound unbelievable, they probably are.
2. Look closely at the URL. A phony or look-alike URL may be a warning sign of false news. Many false news sites mimic authentic news sources by making small changes to the URL. You can go to the site to compare the URL to established sources.
3. Investigate the source. Ensure that the story is written by a source that you trust with a reputation for accuracy. If the story comes from an unfamiliar organization, check their "About" section to learn more.
4. Watch for unusual formatting. Many false news sites have misspellings or awkward layouts. Read carefully if you see these signs.
5. Consider the photos. False news stories often contain manipulated images or videos. Sometimes the photo may be authentic, but taken out of context. You can search for the photo or image to verify where it came from.
6. Inspect the dates. False news stories may contain timelines that make no sense, or event dates that have been altered.
7. Check the evidence. Check the author's sources to confirm that they are accurate. Lack of evidence or reliance on unnamed experts may indicate a false news story.
8. Look at other reports. If no other news source is reporting the same story, it may indicate that the story is false. If the story is reported by multiple sources you trust, it's more likely to be true.
9. Is the story a joke? Sometimes false news stories can be hard to distinguish from humor or satire. Check whether the source is known for parody, and whether the story's details and tone suggest it may be just for fun.
10. Some stories are intentionally false. Think critically about the stories you read, and only share news that you know to be credible.

If you see a story in News Feed that you believe is false, you can report it to Facebook.

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2. Click Report post
3. Click It's a false news story
4. Click Mark this post as false news

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News stories that are reported as false by people on Facebook may be reviewed by independent third-party fact-checkers. A story may be marked as disputed if these fact-checkers find the story to be false.



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To see why a news story was marked as disputed on Facebook:

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[Younigue]

I look at OccupyDemocrat regularly but I never consider anything on their page as being authentic without verifying it through a reputable news source. I find it strange that people take anything said on pages like that as real until they check it.

 

[dank69]

Somehow I suspect the independent third party will not be able to keep up with both the amount of fake news generated and the number of times Trump fluffers and general trolls flag legitimate news as fake.

 

[Younigue]

You may be right but then the onus falls to the people. If only the people if not united in their political, economical, status, ethnic, educational or religious beliefs would unite in legitimate information gathering. Regardless of how much fake news reaches us the truth should have a place. *Sigh* I hope.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Facebook? Whats that?