Don't let us lose ethics when using digital media.
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Do you agree that being good in using social media does not guarantee that we are smart in using digital media? This is what prompted Love Pink, a non-profit organization that focuses on socializing early detection activities by means of SADARI, to hold a virtual discussion of "Smart in Using Social Media" on Wednesday (17/6/2020).
JAKARTA, PRINDONESIA.CO – This discussion surfaced amid the increasing number of hoaxes circulating on social media, even on instant messaging media such as WhatsApp. The WhatsApp Group (WAG) is one of the most vulnerable media as a source of hoaxes.
According to Dr. Lestari Nurhajati, Deputy Chancellor 4 of the LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, hoaxes should stop at us. Therefore, she said, it is important for us to understand the content, to have convincing evidence that the information is correct before it actually spreads to others.
Lestari also encouraged participants to be critical against hoaxes, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Referring to the Digital Literacy Activists Network (Japelidi) campaign, the first thing to do is analyzing the message. Beware of excessive and provocative information. For example, information that consists of many capital letters, uses of exclamation points and uses of viral command signs.
Second, verification. Compare with other information, check the source of reliable facts, check the update of the information. "There are many sites that help us to check facts, take advantage of their existence," said Lestari. Third, evaluation. Don't rush into sharing, make sure the message is really important and not risky. "We have to evaluate the news that we want to spread," she added.
Fourth, participation. If you find a hoax, don't just stay quiet. Remind them politely. Share the clarification again. Even if you need to be repeated to remind each other. "Sorry, this seems like a hoax. There is no reliable source or link. I'm sorry if it is not pleasing. Just a reminder,” she said giving an example.
She continued, “Make WAG like a real organization. This agreement must also be implemented in the digital world so that we do not lose ethics when using digital media. Make the intention to build the group stick to its corridors, build positivism," she added.
Fifth, collaboration. "Create positive content together. Open networks, reach out to those who have the skills to support the cooperation process, and have the same concerns," concluded Lestari. (rtn)
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Do you agree that being good in using social media does not guarantee that we are smart in using digital media? This is what prompted Love Pink, a non-profit organization that focuses on socializing early detection activities by means of SADARI, to hold a virtual discussion of "Smart in Using Social Media" on Wednesday (17/6/2020).
JAKARTA, PRINDONESIA.CO – This discussion surfaced amid the increasing number of hoaxes circulating on social media, even on instant messaging media such as WhatsApp. The WhatsApp Group (WAG) is one of the most vulnerable media as a source of hoaxes.
According to Dr. Lestari Nurhajati, Deputy Chancellor 4 of the LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, hoaxes should stop at us. Therefore, she said, it is important for us to understand the content, to have convincing evidence that the information is correct before it actually spreads to others.
Lestari also encouraged participants to be critical against hoaxes, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Referring to the Digital Literacy Activists Network (Japelidi) campaign, the first thing to do is analyzing the message. Beware of excessive and provocative information. For example, information that consists of many capital letters, uses of exclamation points and uses of viral command signs.
Second, verification. Compare with other information, check the source of reliable facts, check the update of the information. "There are many sites that help us to check facts, take advantage of their existence," said Lestari. Third, evaluation. Don't rush into sharing, make sure the message is really important and not risky. "We have to evaluate the news that we want to spread," she added.
Fourth, participation. If you find a hoax, don't just stay quiet. Remind them politely. Share the clarification again. Even if you need to be repeated to remind each other. "Sorry, this seems like a hoax. There is no reliable source or link. I'm sorry if it is not pleasing. Just a reminder,” she said giving an example.
She continued, “Make WAG like a real organization. This agreement must also be implemented in the digital world so that we do not lose ethics when using digital media. Make the intention to build the group stick to its corridors, build positivism," she added.
Fifth, collaboration. "Create positive content together. Open networks, reach out to those who have the skills to support the cooperation process, and have the same concerns," concluded Lestari. (rtn)