This is far from a comprehensive survey, but I asked and 83 people responded.
Survey results are anonymous, so please be honest: I usually retweet/share links:
If I like the title. 3.6%
If I trust the source. 25.3%
After skimming content. 16.9%
After reading content. 54.2%
83 votes Total
I think that the people in my network probably slant towards more cautious thought before sharing, compared to a more random selection in a larger survey. That said, I’m often surprised when I see someone retweet something I shared in a shorter timespan than it would take to read the article I linked to. My guess as to why? ‘I like the message of the title and I trust Dave to share something good.’
Think about these results, what if anything do they say about the reliability of information being shared on social media?
Your chance to share:
