Social Media Survey: Rethinking Social Media for Good
Help us design a new social media platform that reflects your values. This questionnaire takes approximately 3 minutes.
Part 1: Your Current Usage
Which social media or messaging platforms do you use at least once a month?
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Which social media or messaging platforms do you use at least once a month?
Which of the following best describes your relationship with social media today?
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Which of the following best describes your relationship with social media today?
Since what year have you been using social media?
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On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media?
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On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media?
Part 2: Perception of Existing Platforms
How do you feel social media quality is evolving?
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How do you feel social media quality is evolving?
Do you feel manipulated by the content you see on social media?
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Do you feel manipulated by the content you see on social media?
Do you feel that social media algorithms tend to trap users in echo chambers by showing them only content they already agree with?
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Do you feel that social media algorithms tend to trap users in echo chambers by showing them only content they already agree with?
How often do you encounter fake news or disinformation?
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How often do you encounter fake news or disinformation?
To what extent do you believe the following individuals influence their platforms?
Elon Musk on X (Twitter)
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Do you believe your data is safe on the platforms you currently use?
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Do you believe your data is safe on the platforms you currently use?
Which of the following do you feel current platforms prioritize most?
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Which of the following do you feel current platforms prioritize most?
Do you read the terms of service and data policies of the platforms you use?
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Do you read the terms of service and data policies of the platforms you use?
Do you usually skip reading terms of service and data policies because they are too long or confusing?
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Do you usually skip reading terms of service and data policies because they are too long or confusing?
Do you believe Europe should strive for greater technological sovereignty?
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Do you believe Europe should strive for greater technological sovereignty?
Should Europe have its own major platforms reflecting European values?
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Should Europe have its own major platforms reflecting European values?
Part 3: Reaction to a New Platform's Core Values
How important is it for a social platform to follow EU privacy laws?
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How important is it for a social platform to follow EU privacy laws?
How important is eco-friendly data storage to you?
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How important is eco-friendly data storage to you?
Would you pay 1€ / month for a platform with no ads, zero tracking, and full transparency?
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Would you pay 1€ / month for a platform with no ads, zero tracking, and full transparency?
If offered both a free (with ads and data exploitation) and paid (private) version, which would you choose?
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If offered both a free (with ads and data exploitation) and paid (private) version, which would you choose?
How appealing is a "fact checking" feature to fight misinformation?
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How appealing is a "fact checking" feature to fight misinformation?
How would you feel about seeing views that challenge your opinions - if respectfully presented?
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How would you feel about seeing views that challenge your opinions - if respectfully presented?
Part 4: User behavior & Expectations
What type of platform do you prefer?
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What type of platform do you prefer?
What makes you leave or stop using a platform?
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What new features would make you switch to a new platform?
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What concerns would you have about using a new platform?
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How important is civic dialogue to your experience?
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How important is civic dialogue to your experience?
Would you be interested in being a beta user?
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Would you be interested in being a beta user?
Would you be more likely to join if respected figures were already engaging?
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Would you be more likely to join if respected figures were already engaging?
Part 5: European Values & Final Thoughts
Are you concerned that platforms are governed by US or Chinese laws?
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Are you concerned that platforms are governed by US or Chinese laws?
Would you try an European alternative?
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Would you try an European alternative?
What values do you associate with an European social media platform?
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Which would you increase your trust in an European platform?
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Which would you increase your trust in an European platform?
What is missing from today's platforms you'd like to see?
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