In Judith Donath’s co-op, Why Fake News Stories Thrives Online, the author highlights the reality of fake news and how the community builds upon it. There are two different type of fake news: satire and ones that deliberately mislead consumers. Unfortunately, the deliberate ones are more common and further divides the social circles that people belong to. Although we can “fact check” fake news, it is proven to be “ineffective” for those consumers “are suspicious of mainstream media and dismiss as partisan and deceptive any statistics or evidence that counter their beliefs.” Donath explains that because of partisanship, people “like and share news that conforms to their existing beliefs” regardless of the validity. This is why in the world that …show more content…
Like Donath said, “the two sides will perceive that they have no common ground” and may never come into a cohesive conclusion to settle their differences. Although the author provided points that will allow you to establish more “productive” responses, I believe it's not necessarily to cater to all opposing points. Sometimes silence is louder than words, and arguing with someone who has opposing views are often futile and creates frustration. Everyone grew up with different experiences and lifestyles that contributes to their solid viewpoints. If I have a personal opinion that are against the general mass, I do not need to voice that opinion on the internet. Oversharing is rather toxic; sometimes it appears as though that individual is trying to convince themselves more than other people. It is important to have support and a community that bonds over a common ground, but knowing yourself and your own viewpoint is more than enough. This is why one should recognize and respect that there are disparate opinions, and it is the most scholarly approach to be at ease with these differences. Last but not least, I wholehearttly agree with Donath to appreciate satirical articles and view it with a lightheart. Being defensive and angry only feeds into the what the opposing side want you to feel. Differences is not a fight; rather, it is a chance to grow