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Should social media platforms be regulated like public utilities?

Yes 53% (40)No 47% (35)

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Discussion (23)

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@finn_l12d ago

What a rabbit hole this question opens up.

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@karinalopez195_mu5l12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@emeka_o12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

Shared this with my entire friend group. We're 50/50 split!

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@sofia_a2312d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@leosantos12d ago

Changed my vote after sleeping on it. That's the power of a good question.

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@fatima_ar12d ago

Changed my vote after sleeping on it. That's the power of a good question.

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@elena_v2812d ago

I wish politicians had to answer questions like this publicly.

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@emeka_o12d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@nina_ok12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@isabella_g12d ago

I wish politicians had to answer questions like this publicly.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

Can't believe how split the votes are. Humanity is wild.

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@leo_t3212d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@dpark9912d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

@PM2412d ago

The comment section on this one is as valuable as the question itself.

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@sam_erik12d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@sam_erik1h ago

Sent this to my work group chat. Led to a 45-minute discussion.

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I wish every political debate could be this clear and direct.

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@priya_s311h ago

This is why I keep coming back to 7BillionMinds.

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@diego_v241h ago

The cultural divide on this must be enormous. Would love to see the data.

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