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Facebook Strategizes Against Fake News by Penalizing Hyperactive Posters

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
June 30, 2017
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In its relentless campaign against the spread of false information and spam on its platform, Facebook has unveiled a new strategy that targets the usage patterns of its users. The social media behemoth announced it will update its News Feed algorithm to downgrade posts from users who exceed a daily posting limit of 50. This endeavor is guided by the assumption that surpassing this count significantly increases the risk of sharing deceptive content or spam.

Facebook’s News Feed has become a massive global platform for disseminating information. Consequently, every alteration to its functioning carries profound implications for content reach. With this change, users who saturate their accounts with more than 50 daily posts will face a reduced audience reach, thus curtailing the ability to distribute misinformation.

In a recent blog post, Facebook revealed compelling evidence pointing towards a correlation between high posting activity and spam-like behavior. The company stated: “Our research indicates that a minuscule group of Facebook users consistently bombard their feed with large volumes of public posts per day, essentially turning their accounts into spam factories. We also found that such users are significantly more likely to share lower-quality content rife with clickbait, sensationalism, and misinformation.”

This change introduces a new challenge into Facebook’s balancing act of authentic information and user engagement. Particularly notable is the potential impact on corporations, institutions, and media outlets that maintain a high frequency of genuine posts. Nevertheless, Facebook counters such concerns by asserting that reputable entities typically do not exceed the stipulated post threshold.

The ebbs and flows of the News Feed’s algorithm have historically proven critical for audience reach, directly influencing the content viewed by Facebook’s billions of users. In a previous revision, Facebook prioritized personal updates from friends, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to making the News Feed more user-focused. Consequently, this reorientation towards personalized content over Page posts, coupled with the recent change, marks a definitive shift in Facebook’s strategy, as it effectively prioritizes quality over quantity.

Notably, this strategic evolution comes at a crucial juncture as publishers increasingly rely on Facebook’s unparalleled reach to engage audiences globally. As such, the company’s continued efforts to combat the flood of misinformation and provide a meaningful social experience are more pivotal than ever. With the ever-changing nature of digital platforms and user behavior, it remains to be seen if Facebook’s new approach to fight fake news will be a successful one.

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Paul Balo

Paul Balo

Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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