Disinformation is when false or misleading information is spread on purpose to trick or confuse people. It is like someone telling a lie or making up stories to make others believe something that isn't true. Disinformation can be found in many places, like social media, news articles, or even on online videos. Sometimes, people create disinformation to make others think a certain way or to cause trouble to others. 
It's important to be careful and not believe everything we see or hear. We should always try to verify information from reliable sources before accepting it as true. A critical thinker will always ask the questions in different way to verify whether the information is true or false. The questioning technique used by them are, they ask why, what, who, where, when, and how. They inquiry the information from different perspectives.
In the recent days, with the advancement in information, the case of disinformation is increasing rapidly. Let's see an example where Sagar Dhakal, a popular youth
leader who had contested in the constituency of the then Prime Minister Sher
Bahadur Deuba, was falsely believed to have evaded room charges for a duration
of eight months, which resulted in him being entangled in a web of
misinformation. However, the truth eventually came to light when the reputable
news media outlet "Routine of Nepal banda" stepped forward to clarify
that the information was entirely incorrect.
This revelation not only relieved
Sagar Dhakal from the baseless accusations but also cleared his name from the
false belief that he had neglected his payment responsibilities. This example
serves as a reminder of the crucial importance of verifying information before
hastily drawing conclusions, as misinformation can carry significant
consequences for individuals and their reputations.
How do you report disinformation of the Facebook platform?
To report the disinformation on Facebook platform, you can follow these steps:
- Begin by identifying the post you wish to report.
- Locate the three dots associated with the post.
- Click on the three dots associated with the post.
- Within the dropdown menu, select the "Report post" option.
- Upon selecting "Report post," a new window will appear. Click on the "Add information" button within this window.
- Within the "Add information" section, choose the specific problem you wish to report.
- In this case, select "False information" as the issue you are reporting, since we are reporting about the false information.
- Under the category of "False information," choose the most relevant option such as Health, Politics, Social issues, or Something else.
- After making your selection, click "Submit".
- Congratulations! You have successfully reported false information.
Facebook's review team will then evaluate the reported content and take appropriate action if it violates their community guidelines or policies. Reporting disinformation helps promote a safer and more accurate online environment.
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How do you report disinformation of YouTube?
Let's see another example where Zee Hindustan News provide false information about the then Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (KP Oli)
To report disinformation on YouTube, follow the below given steps:
- Open the YouTube video containing the disinformation you want to report.
- Under the video player, click on the "More" tab which is represented by three vertical dots. (On computer)
- In the dropdown menu that appears, click on the "Report" button.
- Select the reason for your report by clicking on the most appropriate category. In this case, it would be related to misinformation or false content.
- Provide additional details about the disinformation in the text box provided. Be as specific as possible to help YouTube understand the issue.
- If available, you can also provide timestamps or specific moments in the video where the disinformation occurs.
- Click on the "Submit" or "Report" button to send your report.
Reporting false information helps YouTube identify and review potentially misleading content. Providing accurate and clear details about the misinformation will assist YouTube in evaluating and taking appropriate actions.
Disinformation is a complex and growing problem in the digital age, but there are strategies that can be used to combat it. By increasing media literacy and critical thinking skills, promoting collaboration and transparency, fact-checking information, and implementing regulation and enforcement, we can reduce the disinformation of our society. However, combating disinformation requires a collective effort from individuals, organizations, and governments. Only by working together, we can build a more informed and resilient society.
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A small but a powerful article to influence against disinformation. Thank you Sujit for sharing your knowledge...
Pleased you liked it 😊
such an informative article . I liked it.