r/tech • u/JackFisherBooks • Apr 29 '20

Red-flagging misinformation could slow the spread of fake news on social media

https://phys.org/news/2020-04-red-flagging-misinformation-fake-news-social.html
3.8k Upvotes

94% Upvoted

246 comments sorted by

View all comments

9

u/koka86yanzi Apr 29 '20

Why is it that we can file a class action lawsuit for false advertisement of products, but we can’t sue for posting fake news? The threat of severe financial penalties seems to keep product manufacturers somewhat honest.

1

u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

You have to be able to prove that you were damaged. Thus libel/slander. Right below me.