What is NotNews!?
NotNews! is a news & weather chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 31 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.75 from 4 rated user, last update is 2739 days ago.
What’s new in version 1.3?
This extension alerts you when you're on a news site that isn't deemed "real news" by Melissa Zimdars, assistant professor of communication & media at Merrimack College.
The inspiration for this extension comes from her work 'False, Misleading, Clickbait-y, and Satirical “News” Sources'.
Update: the alert now also displays the reason for the site's categorization as "fake news" if one has been provided in Zimdars' research.
Update 2: Added additional questionable source URLs as well as Facebook hover-over warnings, inspired by BSDetector.
How to install NotNews!?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of NotNews!
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 1.3
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Thursday, November 17th, 2016
- Author: sherah
NotNews! Available languages:
English (United States).
FAQ
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What about others talk about notnews! chrome extension?
33% user give 5-star rating, 33% user give 4-star rating, 33% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of notnews!
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with notnews! chrome extension?
You could find more help information from notnews! support page.
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How could i contact the developer of notnews! chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- tabs
- https://ajax.googleapis.com/
More about manifest_file of notnews!.
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How could i report abuse of notnews! chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of notnews!.
Reviews of notnews!:
I appreciate the warnings. I wish there was a way to suppress them for some sites. E.g. I'm familiar with The Onion and don't need to be notified with multiple pop-ups there as I scroll.
Useful when I follow links that inadvertently take me to questionable sites. Usually I run for the hills, but sometimes I read anyway, with the appropriate grains of salt.
While I can appreciate some aspects of this tool, it is unfortunately a form of Chinese style censorship in the sense that if a website doesn't agree with an agenda, it can be put on a 'list'. Without even looking at the content of the website, the user is coerced into thinking a negative view of it. You're putting your trust in someone else, rather than making up your own mind; Are you a slave, or are you free to think for yourself? If you see the wisdom in these words, then you understand freedom and critical thinking.