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| Facebook adds contextual tags on popular pages |
The Facebook platform wants to test whether the page is an official public page, a fan page, or a new tag for a parody page in order to provide more context for the post, especially for posts related to political topics.
According to the example provided by the platform, the new tag will be displayed below the article page title. This provides a direct context as to why such an article was posted on the site, which may help reduce confusion.
Facebook posts can spark a lot of controversy and a misinterpretation goes a long way.
Additionally, Facebook research shows that basic misunderstanding is often the main cause of anxiety online. Therefore, basic or other clarifying information can help reduce confusion and relieve stress.
Users tend to take satirical posts very seriously, even if they come from well-known sources like The Onion.
Those who thought the post was from a real news source often see angry responses in their comments.
Facebook has a big problem with fake news rather than adding misleading satirical posts to its content mix.
With this in mind, it is clear that providing additional guidance when possible is beneficial, and it appears to be a simple, non-invasive way to alleviate some situations.
Additionally, beacons can clarify from the start whether or not people are reading messages from real authorities, which may help prevent the spread of fake messages on the platform.
It is said that this is not the first time that the social media giant has attempted to wipe the background of posts in breaking news.
In June of last year, the media guidelines began to be classified, in which the government has complete or partial control of its editorial guidelines.
Facebook argues that these media should be named because they combine the influence of media organizations with the strategic support of the state, and the platform believes that people should know if the messages they are reading are from a particular message and that that message might be affected. Through a certain media influence. Government.
Facebook is currently testing the new reviews with a small number of users in the United States.