UN Tweeted About #PledgeToPause And Verify Facts Before Sharing

People very likely fall for misinformation being provided and they share it too, making it more difficult for everyone to trust about the latest happenings. Spreading information without validity can create confusion and uncertainty among people. Trusting non-reliable sources is not good for the safety of others. The spread of misinformation during a crisis makes it harder for people to understand what’s happening.

A small share can have big consequences as the things we share online can spread like wildfire. We must learn to share responsibly and think before we share to avoid sharing any misinformation. Whether you’re forwarding a message, retweeting a story or watching a video in your feed — before you press share, take a moment to pause. Take the information very carefully and look for any red flags before forwarding it to other people or online. During a crisis or mishap, the information shared is considered to be very dangerous and needs to be verified before accepting. If any information is forwarded without validation, it can create chaos and make people go haywire.

Misinformation is prolonging the pandemic. But by pausing to think before you share information online you can save lives. The United Nations tweeted about their campaign #PledgeToPause and verify facts before sharing.

How To Share Responsibly:
Whether you are forwarding a message, retweeting a story, or watching a video in your feed- before you press share, take a moment to pause, and remember to:

• Pause: Interrupt your emotional response. Pause to question yourself about the reliability of the source, don’t fall for emotional response and give into any information you see online.
• Think: Take a break and trigger critical thinking. Think who made this post, what is the source, why you must share this information and how old the information is.
• Share: Don’t share it if you don’t trust it. Your validation is important too, sharing anything without trusting can lead to confusion and lack of trust among other viewers.

Before You Share, Think:

• WHO made it?
• WHAT is the source?
• WHERE did it come from?
• WHY are you sharing this?
• WHEN was it published?

All these parameters will help you filter the information and make it safe for other people to read and take in.

Over To You:
Not everything we see online is true. Don’t share rumours and choose content from reliable sources. #PledgetoPause and verify facts before sharing.