Friends spreading Internet hoaxes? How to make them stop

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 11:00 in Health & Medicine

Question: I have a friend on Facebook that tends to fall for a lot of Internet hoaxes and misinformation. We aren't close or anything, but I'd like to stop the spread of myths. Is there a tactful way to correct him? Should I do it publicly or privately?Answer: Dealing with misinformation on the Internet is never easy. In fact, if you're not careful, you can end up spreading it yourself (though the...    

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