Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social medias have great impact and influence to our daily lives. But for the past months social media have been responsible in releasing and posting fake news or hoax news. This problem has become a global phenomenon but some of us undermined these kinds of issues.
Fake news is a term that can mean different things depending on the context. News satire is often called fake news as parodies. Some news organizations published reports spotlighting examples of hoaxes, fake news, and misinformation that confuse the readers.
As a responsible youth, we should be the vanguard of truth in our country. So, what are the effects of fake news?
This fake news destroys well- known personalities in government, entertainment, and politics. Some famous personalities became unpopular because of this fake news. Even Americans recognize that fake news causes confusion about current issues and events, they continue to circulate it. Adults shared news knowingly and unknowingly with friends and others. How can we stop this kind of problem in social medias?
Each one of us should be aware of what a hoax is and not. Never like, comment, and share a fake news. Let us be a responsible social media user. We should be alert at all times when using and browsing our accounts.
The media should be the source of good and reliable information, not of the fake news. Goodbye to fake news and hello to real news.