Facebook to label all Covid-19 vaccination posts
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False claims and conspiracies about the coronavirus vaccines have proliferated on social media platforms during the pandemic.
Why are Republicans less likely to take the vaccine?
March 14, 202102:38
Facebook and Instagram, which recently tightened their policies after long taking a hands-off approach to vaccine misinformation, remain home to large accounts, pages and groups that promote false claims about the shots and can be easily found through keyword searches.
Facebook's Chief Product Officer Chris Cox said in an interview that the company had taken viral false claims "very seriously" but said there was "a huge gray area of people who have concerns...some of which some people would call misinformation and some of which other people would call doubt."
"The best thing to do in that huge gray area is just to show up with authoritative information in a helpful way, be a part of the conversation and do it with health experts," he added.
The company said it was labeling Facebook and Instagram posts that discuss the safety of Covid-19 vaccines with text saying the vaccines go through safety and effectiveness tests before approval.
In the blog post, it also said that since expanding its list of banned false claims about the coronavirus and vaccines in February, it has removed an additional 2 million pieces of content from Facebook and Instagram. Facebook said it had also implemented temporary measures including reducing the reach of content from users who repeatedly share content marked false by fact-checkers.
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Facebook should change their name to "Big Brother."
What do you think happens when people read false information on Face Book?
I think most can determine fact from fiction. Facebook is not a newspaper. In this age even newspapers require due diligence.
You underestimate the intelligence of the average face book user
Surely you jest.
Didn't I say that most could determine fact from fiction?
Look at how many listen to Alex Jones, OAN, FoxNews...
And "most" implies the majority. It just ain't so, Vic.
Then you mean I overestimated them - you said I underestimated!
Well, look at you! You finally got to show Trout Giggles for the stupid toad she is. Congratulations! Now you get a prize. Do you want the rusty Slinky or the Yo-Yo with no string?
where ?
You give people too much credit.
And yet, many people seem to get their "facts" from social media.
"Why Are Republicans Less Likely To Take The Vaccine?"
Because their 'heroes' get them in dark closets in the wee hours?
Republican men is what you mean.
Answer: IMO, they think it is somehow un-manly. I wish Trump had demonstrated that it is important for everyone to get vaccinated.
Perhaps you meant 'Big Sister'?
Instead of hiding the fact that he got vaccinated back in January? I agree.
However, 1 simple statement from Trump, could still move any of his followers who are refusing, into accepting the vaccinations.
won't happen, as Trump is incapable.....and didn't you know, he doesn't make mistakes, he has NOT A THING to be sorry for, except EVERY
In addition to wearing masks, social distancing, avoid public gatherings, listening to science, ect..
Tell the Teachers Union.
I'm telling everybody. Especially the anti-science or scientifically ignorant crowd.