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how do signing a petition help the situation — a thread
before this thread starts, pls correct me on stuff im wrong about and feel free to add more information https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
signing a petition online is considered a practice of digital activism. it is used to involve yourself and to show support to the situation you signed on although it can be done easily, petitions help raise awareness and help the situation get more exposure
when a petition has 10K signs (enough for the gov to notice) it can now be considered a campaign where the media will be aware enough to make articles stories and investigate on the situation therefore being the first step on helping the victims and those affected receive justice
petitions may not bring drastic actions in response to the situation, people who signed up for are including themselves a part of the story
petitions also help encourage and show support to the campaigner/ protestors
although the actions to be done will be decided by the campaigner/ protestor
although the actions to be done will be decided by the campaigner/ protestor
aside from what is stated above, you are including yourself with the protestors as you sign the petition to show support
check out these articles i based on
https://billmoyers.com/story/sign-save-world-online-petitions-explained/
https://www.bigissue.com/latest/do-petitions-actually-effect-real-change/
https://billmoyers.com/story/sign-save-world-online-petitions-explained/
https://www.bigissue.com/latest/do-petitions-actually-effect-real-change/
