Why Many Young Voters Believe In Self Censorship On The Internet
By Hera Rizwan “I have been told by my friends and family not to post religious and political stuff on social media. You never know who gets picked up next.” “I prefer posting my political views only for my close friends.” “I have avoided posting my religious views on social media, fearing it would hamper my personal relationships.” These are some of the responses Decode received on its survey “Who Are You On The Internet?”. Focusing on young voters aged 18-26, the survey aimed to understand how this demographic shares their religious and political opinions on social media. While some admitted...