How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin
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In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting. Noah Tavlin sheds light on this phenomenon.
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Does everyone who publishes any writing—even if it’s on their personal blog—have a responsibility to cite their sources and be factually accurate? Or does this responsibility only apply to professional writers published by well-known publications and websites? Why or why not?
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Harry Connerty
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This responsibility only applies to professional writers published by well known publications and websites because they can gather information directly.
Elieza Tayog
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Everyone who publishes writing, even on personal blogs, has a responsibility to cite sources and be accurate. This is important because misinformation can spread quickly and harm others. While professional writers have higher standards, all writers influence readers and should aim for truthfulness and transparency.
Наталья Кузьмина
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Sure, I think it would be less fake information if everyone who publishes any writing had a responsibility to cite their sources. Especially, if they have a wide audience like insta, twitter bloggers. But also readers should be more accurate with trustfulness to sources.
Mark Jonua
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I reckon each and every blogger ought to warn about potential inconsistencies within the materials they publish, otherwise they will have to face reasonable doubts of error posed by the viewer.
Thao My Nguyen
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I think it's important to be responsible for their own post information as they write to everyone to read not only to themselves. The information on personal blog can be blended with various sources but it have to be cited and be factually accurate. We can't ensure that a small blog will have how much would it impact on others if it really caused construction.
Lucciana Alonso
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I think it depends on where the news is placed, for example if it is for something personal I think it is not necessary but if it is for something for sustenance, work, exam, homework, etc. it should be placed where the information comes from because otherwise it would be plagiarism and really serious
Isabela ramirez cadena
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in response to Rinka Murakami Show comment
I agree
Isabela ramirez cadena
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in response to Nicole Allen Show comment
Its ok
Isabela ramirez cadena
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in response to SIMÓN CRISTANCHO ARROYAVE Show comment
really simon.
Isabela ramirez cadena
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in response to VALERIA CANO JARAMILLO Show comment
I agree with you
