How are you fighting disinformation online in RGV?

It’s rampant everywhere, but my experience being from the Valley is that there are SO many aunties, uncles, parents, cousins, etc sharing BS stories on FB and WhatsApp.

My theory has always been that English as a second language and the lack of media literacy skills are what make RGV a hotbed for fake news… but I’m just curious about others’ experiences?

This isn’t specific to just politics either. The other day my aunt sent a message in our family group chat of a violent murderer on the loose targeting the Pharr area. When I looked it up, it was a complete hoax.

What are your thoughts? Do you talk to our family members about it? Do you correct them? Are you commenting on posts?

Maybe it’s a systemic thing and there should be less focus on how we approach the issue individually. Ugh idk, I’m just curious because I’m at a loss.