Facebook has introduced a message forwarding limit on Messenger, so messages can only be forwarded to 5 people or groups at a time. Limiting forwarding is an effective way to slow the spread of viral misinformation & harmful Content that has the potential to cause real world harm.
Facebook said on its official blog: We believe controlling the spread of misinformation is critical as the global COVID-19 pandemic continues & we head toward major elections in the US, New Zealand & other countries. We’ve taken steps to provide people with greater transparency & accurate information.
Our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Hub gives people access to up-to-date information & resources designed to help them stay safe. Our Voting Information Center & voter registration notifications ensure people know how to register to vote & make their voices heard.
FB said the new move became necessary to help curb the efforts of those “looking to cause chaos, sow uncertainty or inadvertently undermine accurate information.”
