Fake News Is an Old Problem - Facts So Romantic
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In a presidential campaign that seemed to break rules of political decorum daily, one of the more alarming developments was the rise of a new kind of media: fake news. “Obama FURIOUS After Judge Jeanine Calls Him A Terrorist On Live TV!!!” proclaimed TrumpVision365.com, a fake-news site run by young people in Macedonia. “STOP HER NOW: Hillary Is Trying To Steal The Election Through Arizona!” blared a fake-news site published by two 26-year-olds in California. “The Amish In America Commit Their Vote To Donald Trump; Guaranteeing Him A Presidential Victory,” according to a parody site whose founder is concerned that many Trump supporters believe his hoaxes. As fraudulent news came to widespread attention, some people worried that it was a serious problem, potentially a threat to democracy, (...)