In other cases, the story may link repeatedly to additional pages, encouraging readers to continue clicking without ever presenting the promised revelation.
A trustworthy article should eventually answer the question raised by its headline.
If it does not, the reader has good reason to question the publisher's intentions.
26. Why People Share Stories They Have Not Verified
It is tempting to assume that people spread inaccurate stories because they do not care about the truth.
But the reality is often more complicated.
People share information for many reasons.
They may want to warn friends about something troubling.
They may feel sympathy for a public figure.
They may be expressing surprise, anger, or concern.
They may simply want to participate in a conversation that others are already having.
Sometimes sharing becomes a way of demonstrating belonging.
A person sees that friends are discussing a story and joins the discussion without independently examining the source.
