A video with millions of views can contain misinformation.
A screenshot can be fabricated.
A professional-looking graphic can be completely invented.
And a celebrity death announcement can circulate widely even when the person is alive.
Numbers measure attention.
They do not measure accuracy.
That’s why the number of comments underneath a post shouldn’t determine whether you believe it.
Neither should the number of shares.
Neither should the emotional intensity of the headline.
Look for evidence.
Before You Say Goodbye, Make Sure There Is Actually Someone to Say Goodbye To
When a beloved performer dies, fans deserve the opportunity to mourn.
But they also deserve accurate information.
A person’s death is not a subject that should be turned into a guessing game simply to generate clicks.
The next time you see a dramatic post declaring:
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of this beloved and legendary actress…”
