# @ericvfranklin on Facebook

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1439704684648039/posts/877718477513332
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67888661-ericvfranklin-facebook
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ce7ba8cad8.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-05-29T16:44:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eric  Von Franklin (@EricVonFranklin) — https://gondola.cc/EricVonFranklin

## Caption

Disinformation like the story in this post is incredibly harmful for several reasons. First, it plays on people's emotions, stirring up anger and division based on lies. This can have real-world effects, like increasing tension between communities, eroding trust in authorities, and even inciting acts of revenge or violence.

Even though stories like this one are completely made up, they spread quickly on social media, racking up millions of views. They go viral because they're sensational and easily shared, often bypassing the normal checks and balances of critical thinking and fact-checking.

The biggest problem with this kind of misinformation is the way it erodes trust. When people see false stories over and over, they start to question everything they read, making it harder for the truth to stand out. This cynicism can undermine faith in real news and important information.

To fight back, we all need to be more vigilant. It's crucial to think critically about what we read and share, for social media platforms to better identify and remove false content, and for education to focus on digital literacy so people can better spot and reject misinformation.

#FakeNews | #Disinformation | #Misinformation
 
| #VerifyBeforeSharing

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 7
- **Shares:** 6
- **Comments:** 1

## Tags

verifybeforesharing, disinformation, misinformation, fakenews

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