DU Poll: Do you believe that social media has had an influence on politics

[BigmanPigman]

27 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Yes, in a positive way
	0 (0%)
	Yes, in a negative way
	25 (93%)
	No, not more than TV, radio and newspapers
	1 (4%)
	Yes, but there needs to be more regulation
	0 (0%)
	Free speech
	1 (4%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[USAFRetired_Liberal]

1. Social media has not only had a negative influence in politics

It has shown how ugly and nasty people are.

[RKP5637]

5. That, has been the biggest eye opener. I never dreamed there were so many nasty, hateful and

ugly people ... plus so damn ignorant and stupid. It's stunning.

[Hoyt]

8. I find that positive. People need to see how deplorable some are.

[Demovictory9]

2. Yes positive and negative

Positive

Corp news no longer controls the .narrative
Citizen.jpurnalists.doing.some.great.things
People of color.have a.voice

Negative

Unsubstantiated stories spread

[LakeArenal]

3. I passed as I have stayed off for the most part.

DU is my only network on line.

However, I’ve stayed off it for the reasons stated. Too much bait and hate.

[BigmanPigman]

4. Same here.

[NewHendoLib]

6. it's largely a cesspool.

[sop]

7. The most disturbing phenomenon on social media has been the proliferation of "influencers."

People actually make a good living doing this shit. There oughta be a law.

[colsohlibgal]

9. No Doubt

Helped considerably by extremely gullible people who accept that propaganda with no further research/verification.

[andym]

10. Social media is fueled by gossip and rumor

Human beings seem to thrive on both, and that is an opening for exploitation by those who understand how to manipulate others.