Should social media websites remove posts which spread misinformation?

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Selected claim, supporting its parent

Public discourse is necessary to allow democratic deliberation in societies.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1, children below

    Misinformation may increase partisanship and make it harder for opposing sides to come to agreements.

  • Pro claim 2, children below

    Citizens come to decide what they believe and who they wish to vote for by making judgements on issues being discussed in the public.