Internet rumor issues
It refers to the dissemination of false information through the Internet
Fabrication of facts
Acts that create panic and confusion
Its harmfulness cannot be ignored
It needs to be analyzed and responded to from multiple angles
The dangers of online rumors
1. Damage the reputation and interests of others
Online rumors often target specific individuals or groups, spread false information, maliciously attack and discredit their reputations and interests. This can lead to financial loss, social stress, and mental trauma for the victim.
2. Undermine social trust and stability
Online rumors can cause public panic and unrest, and undermine social trust and stability. The spread of disinformation can lead to mass incidents and even social unrest.
3. Misleading public perceptions and values
Online rumors often take advantage of people's cognitive defects and psychological weaknesses to create false information and mislead the public about the perception and evaluation of specific events or people. This may lead to confusion of public values and affect the progress of social civilization.
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Reasons for Internet rumors
1. The quality of netizens is uneven. The creators and disseminators of online rumors often take advantage of the weaknesses of some netizens, such as their low quality, lack of discernment and information literacy, to create and disseminate false information.
2. Poor network supervision. There are loopholes and deficiencies in the current network supervision mechanism, and it is difficult to effectively curb the spread of online rumors. At the same time, some websites and social media platforms lack strict review and management of information release, which facilitates the spread of online rumors.
3. Profit-driven. Some individuals or organizations deliberately create and spread online rumors in order to pursue economic interests or other purposes. They may obtain illegal benefits by manipulating public opinion and creating social panic.
Countermeasures against online rumors
Improve the public's information literacy and discernment skills
Through education and publicity, improve the public's information literacy and discernment ability, so that the public can correctly identify online rumors and reduce the possibility of spreading false information.
Strengthen network supervision and management
Improve mechanisms for online regulation, strengthen oversight and management of websites and social media platforms, strictly review information releases, and promptly address and crack down on suspected acts of creating and disseminating online rumors.
Establish an authoritative information release mechanism
Establish an authoritative information release mechanism, promptly release true information, clarify false information, and guide the public to correctly recognize specific events or figures. Government agencies and mainstream media should play an active role in responding to public concerns in a timely manner and dispelling social misgivings.
Strengthen the pursuit of legal responsibility
Increase the force of legal responsibility for creating and disseminating online rumors, severely cracking down on the use of online rumors to commit fraud, defamation, and other illegal and criminal acts, and at the same time, those organizations and individuals who intentionally create and disseminate online rumors in order to obtain economic benefits should be held accountable in accordance with law.
Establish mechanisms for reporting and handling online rumors
Establish platforms and mechanisms for reporting online rumors, encourage the public to actively report online rumors, and reward whistleblowers who are verified to be false information. At the same time, the information provided by the whistleblower is processed and analyzed in a timely manner in order to more effectively combat online rumors.
Improving media ethics
Media organizations and their employees should raise the level of professional ethics, adhere to the principle of authenticity, strictly check the reliability of information sources, and do not create or disseminate unverified information. Social supervision and accountability should be strengthened for media organizations and individuals who deliberately create and disseminate false information.
The Internet is not a place outside the law!
Online voices can't be arbitrary,
fabricating or deliberately spreading online rumors,
Bear tort liability at the least,
In severe cases, they can be fined and detained, or even suspected of committing a crime.
Network service providers shall perform their duties
Information network security management obligations stipulated by laws and administrative regulations,
We will work together to build a civilized and orderly and clear cyberspace.
Criticism of the use of the Internet to fabricate and spread rumors,
Posting illegal content or disrupting social order,
The public security organs will strictly investigate and deal with it in accordance with the law.
Producer/Wu Dongjian Editor-in-charge/Li Xiaoyun
Editor/Li Ting
Contributed by the Cyber Security Brigade of the Chengdong Public Security Bureau