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99% of the problem would simply disappear if we simply held news aggregators responsible for the information they distribute.

If somebody is harmed by something they read on Facebook, they can sue Facebook for damages. Facebook would need to have identity verification in place so it can counter sue the person who originally posted the information.

The age of anonymously posting "news" is over. Words and actions have consequences, and people need to held accountable.

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