This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Automatic fact check pop up on all political and mainstream media posts online
A compulsory fact check pop up to appear next to, below or above any political post from any party.
Help the public make rational decisions and lessen online bullying by having an immediate and clear headline to state its authenticity. This should also include any posts from all mainstream media.
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The website 'Full Fact' offers a true account of what has been posted online and this should be mandatory and attached to each and every post from all parties and mainstream media.
A bar, clearly seen, should appear when any post is made to give everyone the full and true story.
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