Fact-checking has emerged as one of the most prominent policy tools to combat the spread of misinformation, but critics have argued that it infringes upon freedom of expression and that it has no meaningful impact on the circulation of misinformation. This column provides evidence from the field that fact-checking significantly reduces engagement with posts on Facebook rated as false and also decreases users' subsequent activity. The findings suggest that the impact of fact-checking primarily results not from Facebook’s actions to hide or demote content, but rather from users’ behavioural responses, challenging the idea that it suppresses free speech.
Are shits countable? Does it depend on if they’re metaphorical or physical? 🤔
He meant fewer engagement
Fewer engagement is grammatically incorrect. Fewer shits is colloquially incorrect. If they want to be a pedant, they should at least know what the fuck they are talking about. If I were to try to improve it, I would change “less shits” to “less of a shit” but it’s all slang anyway. Anyone suggesting such a correction is a wanker.
I know, I was joking.
Looked at their profile, the funnier thing is that basically every post they make is grammatically incorrect
Not in my area. Fewer shits is correct.
If you want to use less, say “less of a shit”.
Yes I think “less of a shit” is the right way (as I mentioned in the comment above).
Where do you live? UK?
I live on the Isle of Quibble.