While I appreciate this guide to being more media literate, are people actually going to invest in this four step plan? They mentioned people tend to post and consume content without fact checking. Because it's easy and fast, I feel like nobody gives a second thought to random content they consume. Media is a fast way to be "in the know," which is why people like it. I doubt many would actually devote much more time to deep diving into facts unless they were going down a rabbit hole. #so315

This game was really interesting to play! I love rage baiting people for views so it was very fun. It also was very helpful for visualizing how fake news is created and spread. Throughout the game even when I was creating insane memes and false information I was still able to gain followers and some credibility. #so315

I thought that inoculation theory/prebunking could be an interesting prevention strategy for fake news. I also think that the prevention strategy being a game makes it so more people would be exposed to it. #so315

Prebunking shifts media literacy from reactive to proactive, which I feel is a more effective means of combating fake news and misinformation. Educating people about fake news and how to spot it helps to stop it at the source rather than backtrack. It's similar to how, once toothpaste is out of the tube, you can't put it back. If you put a cap on it, it won't spill out and get everywhere #so315

Together, the readings and Bad News illustrate that misinformation is best countered not only through fact-checking but through understanding the underlying logic of manipulation. If people became more aware of the manipulation tactics that are commonly used to spread fake news, I think that it could really make an impact in stopping the spread #so315

Bad News demonstrates that teaching how misinformation works, not just correcting facts, can immunize users against manipulation strategies like emotional appeals and conspiracy framing. #so315

Whether it is a higher screening process before a person is able to create an account or constant AI detection bots fact-checking information and screening for bullying or violent behavior, something needs to happen. Especially since children are getting on social media faster than before, we need to protect the youngest generations. While I understand people's concern regarding freedom of speech, it is irresponsible to do nothing when people are going as far as committing murder. #so315

It is so hard to fathom that a person could lose their life because people were spreading misinformation on a silly text messaging app. Weren't we all in middle school and high school long enough to know that not everything said or posted is true? What creates this strong an emotion in a person that they would commit murder and risk the rest of their life? People are so quick to react, but never quick enough to sit and think or research the information. #so315

most people expect social media to remove harmful content, but thats not always straight forward. Deciding what counts as harmful can be subjective and can impact what people see online. It shows how moderation shapes the platform, not just protects it #so315