The Y-axis doesn't start at zero, making small differences look dramatic.
No scale or values shown - impossible to verify the actual data.
Two unrelated trends shown together to imply causation.
Learn to identify sources
Misinformation spreads faster than truth.
You're a content moderator. Your decisions impact millions of people who rely on your platform for accurate information. False information can cause real harm, health decisions, financial loss, societal division.
Master these critical skills:
Audience growth vs. Platform credibility. You must balance both.
People engage with sensational content. But misleading them has costs, and skipping trending true stories can drive users away.
Trust, once lost, is nearly impossible to regain. Misinformation causes real harm.
Decision speed matters: Quick, accurate decisions demonstrate competence.
When uncertain, you can check what other sources say about a topic.
Research what credible outlets and fact-checkers say about the story, but it takes time and reduces engagement.
Real moderators cross-reference sources constantly. This tool simulates that research process, use it when you're genuinely unsure.
Not all sources are equally reliable, your platform maintains a reputation list.
Click "Sources" during gameplay to see your platform's source credibility database. Sources are categorized into three types:
This list builds as you encounter different sources throughout the game. Always check the source before making decisions, it's your first line of defense against misinformation.
Sensational headlines exploit emotions to drive engagement.
Clickbait is already labeled on each card, you don't have to guess it. The label just raises the stakes: sensational and true can boost audience, while sensational and false hits credibility harder.
⚡ The Dilemma: The clickbait tag only changes scoring: publishing true clickbait gives a big audience bonus (+30), publishing false clickbait tanks credibility (-30), and rejecting true clickbait misses a trending surge (-30 audience).
These detection techniques work in the game AND in real life.
Whether moderating content or scrolling social media, these red flags help identify misinformation:
💡 Real-World Tip: Before sharing health, political, or scientific claims on social media, take 30 seconds to check: Who's the source? Are there specific citations? Does it seem too dramatic to be true? These habits protect you and others from misinformation.
Four days of critical decisions ahead:
Real-world context: The skills you learn here apply to social media, news, and everyday information you encounter. Misinformation costs lives and undermines society.
Every decision counts. Make them wisely.
You can always reopen this tutorial from the startup screen.