Social networks have become the main source of information for millions of people worldwide. However, with this exponential growth an increasingly worrying problem has also emerged: The dissemination of false news or “fake news”. In this context, information pages such as “Coherence please”, administered by Sebastián Abramovich, face a constant challenge: make sure that the information they share is truthful and avoid falling into misinformation.
With more than 847 thousand followers on Instagram and 1.4 million on Facebook, “Consistency please” has positioned itself as one of the most influential political pages in Argentina. But how do you guarantee the veracity of its content in a digital ecosystem saturated with false information?
In this article we explore the verification strategies that use “coherence please” and how they can be applied in the fight against misinformation in social networks.
1. The “Coherence PLEASE” strategy
Sebastián Abramovich has recognized that, at the beginning of the page, they made mistakes when sharing information without verifying. However, over time they have developed a rigorous process to ensure that what they publish is reliable.
“Social networks are anarchic, spontaneous and passionate, and we must not get carried away by the emotion of a scoop without first investigating a little.”
This learning led to “coherence please” to implement three fundamental steps to avoid misinformation:
A. Verification of reliable sources
Before sharing any news or data, the “coherence team please” contrasts information with reliable sources:
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They consult traditional renowned media, although they maintain a critical position towards them.
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They review specialized sites in data verification, such as Checkedthat are dedicated exclusively to denying false news.
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They verify official documents and statements of politicians, contrasting what is said in networks with direct sources.
“We have learned that the fact that a news sounds logical or fit with our world vision does not mean that it is real. That is why we check everything.”
B. Contrast with multiple sources
Another key principle that apply is never to trust a single source. If a fact seems striking or controversial, they look for the same news in other media to confirm that it is legitimate and not an information manipulation.
Abramovich explains that false news usually play with sensational headlines to generate clicks and emotional reactions. To avoid falling into this trap, they always check:
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Who is the author of the news and what is his history.
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If the information comes from a reliable medium or an unknown page.
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If the content has been replicated by other means with reputation.
“If a fact really happened, it is most likely that there are several sources informing about it. If only a little known environment says, it is suspicious.”
C. Content analysis: detect signals from Fake News
The “Coherence PLEASE” team has learned to identify certain common patterns in false news, such as:
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Alarmist or sensationalist holders, designed to generate fear or indignation.
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Lack of appointments or references, where important information is mentioned without specifying the source.
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Spelling or grammatical errors, which are usually present in content hurriedly manufactured.
These elements help to filter doubtful news before sharing them with their followers.
2. The problem of misinformation in social networks
The “coherence please” case is a reflection of a global problem: Fake News They spread on social networks at an alarming speed.
According to him Mit Media Labfalse news is 70% more likely to be shared than real news. This is because:
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They play with the emotions of the public (outrage, fear, surprise).
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They quickly viralize in networks such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Many people share information without verifying it before.
In fact, the European Commission emphasizes that Fake News They can have the appearance of classic news, but their content is designed to deceive the public (Spain.representation.ec.europa.eu).
To combat this problem, organizations such as Google News Initiative They have promoted media education strategies and critical thinking.
3. How to avoid falling into misinformation: applicable advice
In addition to the methods of “coherence please”, anyone who consumes news on social networks can apply good practices to avoid misinformation.
A. Verify before sharing
Before sharing a news, ask yourself: ✔ Is it comes from a reliable medium? ✔ Are there other sources to support it? ✔ could be manipulated or taken from context?
B. Use data verification tools
There are platforms that can help you check if a news is false:
C. Be critical of sensationalist holders
If a news uses words like “scandal”, “urgent”, “what nobody tells you”, it is likely to seek to manipulate you emotionally.
D. distrustful of the Screenshots
Many false news circulates in screen capture format to avoid being detected by social networks verification algorithms.
4. Conclusion: The importance of responsibility in networks
The “coherence work” is an example of how information platforms in networks can combat misinformation with rigorous verification methods.
Sebastián Abramovich summarizes it as follows:
“I do not usually give advice, but I think that the best way to generate reliable content is to do something with conviction and insistence, without being carried away by the first that appears in networks. Patience and credibility are worth more than clicks.”
In a world where Fake News They propagate faster than the truth, each user has the responsibility to verify the information he consumes and shares.
Because, at the end of the day, the fight against misinformation does not depend only on platforms or governments, but on each of us.
By rn
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