JAKARTA - Hoax is a common enemy of technology and information platforms. Not only Google is always adding new features to eradicate false information. A number of social media also do it by adding the latest features. Facebook is no exception.
Tuesday, July 13, Facebook released a new feature for the FB Groups service. This feature allows group admins to appoint experts on certain topics by labeling them 'Expert' or 'Expert'.
Through this change, which according to Facebook can only be used for a select number of groups, admins can invite members to become members of the community. If the account accepts the admin's request, Facebook will add a badge next to the account name – much like identifying the moderator of a group.
In addition, being an 'expert' of a particular group does not mean giving users additional control over the features of that group, or higher visibility in the group for every upload made.
This feature is just a help from Facebook for admins to be able to highlight someone –who is considered to have deeper and more information-to become an expert. So, the insights and information they have can be useful and shared with group members.
“Once accepted for this role, the member of the group will get a badge located next to the name of that particular group. This makes it easier for other group members to find information uploads and comments from the appointed expert," wrote VP of Communities Facebook Application, Maria Smith, quoted from the official Facebook blog, Wednesday, July 14.
So that people are more information literateFacebook feels that people's access to experts is important – as well as the direct relationship between experts and the community. Not only through comments or uploads.
Therefore, Facebook also provides special features for accounts that have an expert badge. The first one features 'Ask Questions'. When someone shares something in the group that looks like a question, the post is automatically converted into a format that allows others to share opinions, new information, or other points of view.
The second feature is to make audio-streaming in groups. Yes, this service is similar to Clubhouse. It's only for groups and can only be accessed by members. According to the plan, this feature will be launched in the summer.
Finally, open a question and answer session. Through this session, group members can interact directly with appointed experts and discuss certain topics. Later, the question and answer feature will only be available in text format.
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