Agree or disagree: news on social media is reliable.

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, online news is a mixture of good and bad, so some of them are not reliable. Now let me explain the details.     

First, many news sources on social media are unknown, and lack fact-checking. Plus, they often spread false and biased information, putting people and property at risk of criminal activity. In fact, many viewers are already aware of this. So, surveys have shown that they still trust newspapers, TV, and radio far more than social media.     

Next, I understand some may argue that online news cited from newspapers and news agencies are reliable at least. But it is not always the case because criminals often pretend news agencies. To put it the other way around, traditional media still offer reliable information.           

Therefore, even though we know that social media in itself is not necessarily bad, we cannot simply lap up all the cóntent of online news. So, proper digital literacy is important when using online sources. Thank you for your attention. [181 Words Type-Q]