Editorial Guidelines, Human Authorship & Wellness Disclaimer
At Fake It (`fakeit.be`), we believe that addressing social media anxiety, creative self-expression, and digital stage fright demands the highest standards of intellectual honesty, clinical care, and transparency. Below is our explicit policy regarding content creation, medical disclaimers, and editorial independence.
100% Human-Authored & Practitioner-Led Content
We do not publish mass-generated, automated, or synthetic AI articles. Every article, behavioral guide, and tutorial published under our Guides & Research section is authored by identifiable practitioners with documented expertise in behavioral psychology, communications, or software privacy systems.
Authors conduct original synthesis of academic literature (such as peer-reviewed studies on Evaluation Apprehension, the Spotlight Effect, and Social Comparison Theory) and write with authentic, empathetic human voice.
Fact-Checking & Academic Citation Standards
When our guides reference psychological phenomena, statistical distribution models (such as the 90-9-1 rule), or cognitive behavioral methodologies, we cite foundational researchers (e.g., Robert Zajonc, Jakob Nielsen, Dr. Thomas Gilovich).
- All clinical claims undergo secondary review by a licensed mental health or behavioral specialist.
- Statistics are verified against primary empirical surveys and behavioral reports.
- Articles are audited semi-annually to incorporate emerging research on digital media psychology.
Mental Health & Psychological Wellness Disclaimer
The articles, guides, and simulation tools on Fake It are provided strictly for informational, educational, and creative exploration purposes. They are not a substitute for professional clinical medical advice, psychiatric diagnosis, or psychotherapy.
If you are suffering from severe social anxiety disorder (SAD), agoraphobia, clinical depression, or acute psychological distress, we urge you to consult with a licensed psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, or medical healthcare provider.
Zero Sponsored Influence & Editorial Independence
Our guides are never paid for, influenced, or ghostwritten by social media conglomerates, advertising networks, or third-party creator tools. When we critique cloud surveillance or discuss digital vulnerability, we maintain complete critical autonomy.
If our website displays third-party programmatic advertisements (such as Google AdSense), those advertisements are visibly demarcated and have zero bearing on our editorial conclusions or scientific integrity.
Corrections & Feedback Policy
We welcome scrutiny and corrections from academics, clinicians, and creators. If you discover a factual inaccuracy, outdated study citation, or misattributed quote, please contact our editorial desk directly at contact@fakeit.be.
Factual corrections are logged with an explicit “Last Updated” timestamp and revision note at the top of the relevant article.