I don’t agree with everything I read on Facebook, and that’s why I scroll through it nearly every day. I might not find opinions relevant but if I’m not sure, I research ideas further. Some posts have obvious deception and I cannot find myself agreeing at all. Some have a relevance that captures my attention, but in order to be satisfied, I research them further. 

Like a posting that claims a quote based upon a frame of mind. I put effort into confirming the source. More often than not I cannot find it duplicated off of Facebook, so I do immediately question it’s validity. Taking into account that a post cites a major news source, whether I agree with the authenticity of that publication, or my agreement with their premise, their foundation often dictates their believability. 

Your opinion of that source might completely differ from my own, but that dictates a unique theorem of freedom of expression. What you might take into account certainly can differ from my own, and I think that is why I am intrigued by the postings of opinion on Facebook. To me some make perfect sense and I don’t feel compelled to research them. Your disagreement is still going to find respect on my end. 

However, many posts are independent of a valid source, the words or incident are embellished to provoke a reaction. That is where the research for me becomes necessary. That might not be the case with everyone, and I can’t expect to change someone’s opinion. I can only find satisfaction in my own research to believe what I think is authentic in its purpose. Scroll on everyone, find your truths.