Jun Zhengping: Fabricating military-related rumors that "the Ministry of People's Armed Forces recalls veterans" is reprehensible

A few days ago, many online platforms have circulated the news that the Ministry of People's Armed Forces of many places sent "recall to the war" text message to the reserve veterans, the content of these text messages is sensational, pointing directly to the recent problems in sensitive areas, and later verified by the relevant departments, this information is indeed a rumor.

"Soldiers, major affairs of the country", military information has always been confidential information, sensitive information, often involving the whole body, we must be cautious. If it is to be published, it must be published by the authority through appropriate means, and it is impossible to be so hasty. Thinking about it in a light of day, the reason why this rumor related to the army has been so widely disseminated in a short period of time is not unrelated to the hot public opinion atmosphere of related topics in recent times. Some self-media and other platforms pursue the business philosophy of "traffic is king", hype military-related topics as a shortcut to increase attention and obtain clicks, frequently "rub heat", "blind association", "chaotic interpretation", and make local problems global, complex simple events, and hot spots of general events, causing public opinion chaos.

"Slander is extreme, and the four countries are confused." Absurd rumors are always annoying bad things, and they only disturb the situation and bring uneasiness. With the innovation of communication and Internet technology, a wide variety of instant messaging methods and online social platforms have given each of us a platform for expression and sharing, and also equipped with a "microphone" for each individual, but this does not mean that it is not a big "litter" to watch the hilarity. Every citizen should know that the Internet, as a hub for information and an amplifier of social opinion, can not only speed up the dissemination of information, enhance the intensity of dissemination, but also amplify the destructive power of rumors.

Whether some people deliberately do it or for other reasons, we need to think a little deeper: Should we be wary of some people with ulterior motives who use the hidden characteristics of the Internet to deliberately concoct and spread rumors related to the military, incite emotions, chaotic rhythm, and disturb public opinion, in order to achieve their ulterior motives?

Rumors begin with the profiteer, flourish in anxiety, and end with the wise. The process of national reunification touches the hearts of the people, but concocting such rumors about military involvement at this time not only interferes with the normal development of national defense and military operations, but also, as these erroneous military-related information continues to be superimposed and transmitted and enlarged in a circular manner, it may also cause the public who do not know the truth to misread and misjudge, bringing unpredictable consequences.

The network is a silent platform for competition, and it is a battlefield without smoke. In the midst of the turbulent international political and military struggles, information warfare and public opinion warfare are occurring more and more frequently, in a diversified manner, and in an all-pervasive manner. In fact, before and after major events and military hotspots, rumors arise. Therefore, severely cracking down on rumors related to the military in accordance with the law, punishing relevant personnel, and promoting the universal improvement of the "rumor immunity" ability of the whole society are important components of our national defense education work. For the broad masses of the people, it is also very necessary to polish their eyes and raise their vigilance, only in this way will they not follow the clouds and dance with the wind, let alone be instigated and seduced by people with ulterior motives, and be kind enough to "help".

Author: Anning

Source: Jun Zhengping Studio