Civil fact-checking on X. Pros and cons

Despite all the criticism directed at Elon Musk, the concept of community notes, which is used in this social network, is radically different from the ordinary fact-checking network.

🔘Civil fact-checkers can choose any targets for verification, including major mass-media such as the BBC, The New York Times without the risk of being fired.

🔘The community has a high level of expertise, as it brings together professionals from different industries.

There are certain limitations that can be leveled.

🔘The lack of resources for continuous and systematic work can be compensated by creating a system of grant support for civil fact-checkers.

🔘The natural risk of bias within the community can be reduced by increasing the representation of alternative views. The more people in the community, the more resistant it is to manipulation attempts.