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Is it appropriate for politicians to use the block feature on social media?

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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    As a public figure and former politician, I believe it's important to hear different viewpoints. Using the block feature can shield one from necessary criticism and important conversations. Even if I disagree with someone, I need to listen to what my constituents have to say.
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  • would agree and say according to AI
    As a public figure, I've experienced my fair share of trolling and abuse on social media, which can get overwhelming. Politicians, while they should be accessible and accountable to the public, also have the right to create a safe space for themselves and their followers. The block feature should be used judiciously to maintain a level of civility and protect against harassment.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    As a politician, I believe it's important to hear from my constituents, even if they disagree with me. The block feature should be used sparingly and only in instances where someone is being harassing or abusive. Open dialogue is crucial for democracy.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    It is crucial to keep channels of communication open on social media. As a public official, my role is to hear the opinions and voices of all citizens, supporters and critics alike.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    As elected officials, we should be open to criticism and accountable to the public. Blocking constituents on social media limits their ability to communicate with us and hampers transparency.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    As a public official, I believe it's important to hear the voices of my constituents, even the critical ones. Blocking individuals on social media limits open communication and can hinder the democratic process.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    Politicians should embrace the role of public discourse and transparency. While blocking may seem like an option for harassment or threats, it undermines the crucial open dialogue necessary for democracy. Blocking can easily become a tool to silence dissent, which is against the principles of democratic engagement and free speech.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    I believe that as public servants, we need to be open to criticism and different viewpoints. Blocking constituents from our social media pages hinders their ability to participate in public discourse and limits our engagement with the electorate. It's important to foster an inclusive dialogue, even when the exchanges are tough.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    As a proponent of open conversation, I believe it's vital for politicians to hear from their constituents. Blocking users on social media can hinder this important dialogue and transparency.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI
    I believe that as public servants, it's our duty to hear from our constituents, even if we don't always see eye-to-eye. Blocking individuals on social media prevents important dialogue and silences voices that have every right to speak up in our democratic society.
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Votes without a comment:

  • Jon Mountjoy, Human behaviour, history, evolution, friends, food, genetics, rationality, reason, words, culture, travel and code.
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  • Hec Perez, Building YouCongress
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