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Should Influencers prove they are experts in their fields before posting about it?

Iain

I read an interesting article about how China is banning Influencers from posting about subjects that they are not qualified in so they can control misinformation better.

https://greekreporter.com/2025/10/28/china-influencers-diplomas/

Regulators in China have moved to ban influencers without college diplomas, directing social media platforms to verify that they hold professional credentials before commenting on sensitive topics such as finance, medicine, law, or education.

I can imagine that was implemented here and extended to cover politics then it would cut a huge amount of misinformation and bias.

What are your thoughts? Good idea or bad?

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  • It's a complex situation. I feel that while influencers should be held accountable for spreading misinformation, they should also have freedom of speech. Basically, what I mean is, they should be able to say whatever they want, but also do so responsibly rather than just straight up being hurtful or spreading horrible ideals.

  • in reply to Jamesmac

    I think those who are influenced should be more critical of what they believe too, we seem to have a dearth of critical thinking and I think social media is making it worse. I'm sure many influencers are doing nothing harmfull and may even be duped themselves, but there are some who seem to have their heads wrapped in pillows. As I was told as a child, 'would you jump in the sea if so-and-so told you too?'

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  • in reply to Jamesmac

    I think those who are influenced should be more critical of what they believe too, we seem to have a dearth of critical thinking and I think social media is making it worse. I'm sure many influencers are doing nothing harmfull and may even be duped themselves, but there are some who seem to have their heads wrapped in pillows. As I was told as a child, 'would you jump in the sea if so-and-so told you too?'

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