Avoid fake news sites mainly online only news sites.According to experts,the best material on the internet consistently comes from websites run by traditional media organizations.Always consult fact checking sites before consume or share any informations from social media.
This type of websites are run by either individuals or entities who have certain ideologoes and run by non journalists whole goal is to twist public opinion in favor of a certain ideologies.
But experts like Nathan Bomey express their doubts that despite the efforts of social giants such as Facebook,Twitter to clamp down fake news,it is not possible to eradicate fake news completely because populist leaders like Donald Trump term popular and legitimate media outlets such as CNN,The Washington Post,NBC and others as fake news because it’s the easiest way to defame journalists.Its unfortunate because these media outlets follow journalism excellence.
When you want to consume informations fro. The internet or social media including viral messages in whatapp always remember the journalism mantra that if your mother says she loves you,check it out Double check the informations,messages.
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