Hoax Article

group :

• Nikken Unla Pradigta 27

• Diny andrias saputri 10

• Zahwa zuria e.h 35

• Agfrina dwi a 2

2.Read this article and discuss the questions

a. How do you feel about the text?

b. Why was hoax written on the social media?

c. Is a hoax against the law? Why/why not?

d. What kind of attitude should you present if you hear or write a piece of information

Answer :

A. The text conveys information about the negative impacts of hoax news on social media, which can cause unrest, chaos, and social conflict. Feelings that may arise when reading this text are concerns and worries about the spread of fake news that can affect social and national life.

B. - To gain personal gain, such as money or popularity 

- To defame someone's name and image

- To cause unrest and chaos in society

 - To commit fraud or deception

C. Yes, fake news or hoaxes can be illegal, depending on the context and impact. Some examples of legal violations related to hoaxes are:

 - Defamation (UU ITE)

 - Fraud (KUHP) 

- Spreading fake news that causes unrest and chaos (UU ITE)

D. Be careful and critical in receiving information - Verify the truth of information before sharing it - Do not spread information that has not been proven to be true - Dare not to share information that is unclear or cannot be accounted for - Always look for sources of information that are reliable and accurate. By showing this attitude, we can help reduce the spread of hoaxes and promote the truth and accuracy of information on social media.

3. a. Mention some kinds of hoaxes

types of hoax

misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

Misinformation: Information that is untrue, false, or inaccurate, but not intentional.

Disinformation: Information that is intentionally created and spread to mislead or harm others.

Malinformation: Information that is intentionally presented in a detrimental way, such as through harassment, hate speech, or the spread of information that damages privacy.

b. find 3 examples of hoaxes with different topics

https://www.detik.com/edu/detikpedia/d-6723337/contoh-berita-hoax-di-indonesia-cek-dulu-keasliannya

c .How dangerous is the spreading of hoaxes in your country? Include the link of the resource

The spread of fake news or hoaxes can be very dangerous because it can cause various serious problems, such as: Social Conflict : Hoaxes can trigger conflict between different community groups, potentially leading to violence and instability.  Disinformation : Hoaxes can spread false information that can influence public perceptions and decisions. Lack of Trust : Hoaxes can reduce public trust in government institutions and health systems. In Indonesia, the spread of hoaxes can have a significant impact on social and political life. Therefore, it is important to improve media literacy and critical analysis skills of the community to identify and address hoaxes. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10899688/

d. What causes hoaxes to spread on the social media?

1. Lack of Digital and Media Literacy

2. Rapid and Uncontrolled Spread

3. Lack of Sanctions or Supervision

4. Social Media Algorithms

5. Political or Ideological Motives

Nowadays, we can give news easily and news can spread quickly through social media, web, and blogs. Everyone uses gadgets and updates with news every day.

Therefore, there is a problem with it because not everyone necessarily knows whether the news or information is true or not, many people believe in news that is not true. many people believe and share the news without checking it first.

Hoax news can have a very big impact on society or all groups today, because it can eliminate trust so that it can cause slander and can confuse society, the spread of this hoax news can also cause conflict through social media and other platforms.

customs and culture have an important role in dealing with hoax news. certainly by upholding local wisdom, good communication, mutual cooperation, and understanding religious values because it can help society understand the importance of truth and honesty.

To deal with this hoax news, what we can do is

1. Develop literacy so that you can understand information and identify whether news is a hoax or not.

2. provide notification to the public so that the public increases their awareness of this hoax news.

3. Using good language can help effective communication and verify information properly and correctly.

for customs that can help are

1. Remind each other to know if this is hoax news.

2. Respect the existing truth if the hoax news is not a hoax, meaning it is claimed to be hoax news but the news is true when proven.