#ItsOurSocialMedia – Sign the Petition

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I believe that social media companies must be held to account.

They must stop prioritising profit over the safety of young people.

If you agree, sign the petition. 

Your signature will support our work advocating for safer online spaces for LGBTQ+ young people.

With social media companies weakening moderation worldwide, it’s time to take action. We need real accountability to make spaces safer not just for LGBTQ+ youth, but for all users.

We’re calling for the Irish government and the EU to:

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Require an opt-in option for online recommender systems and algorithms. These are the systems and algorithms that determine what we see online, and they often favour hateful or shocking content as it gets more engagement from people. Hyper-personalised algorithms can also create addictive spaces for young people. Being able to opt in or opt out gives young people more control over what they see online and the amount of time they spend on social media.

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Strongly enforce the Digital Services Act by the EU on the protection of minors, with risk assessment and solutions which reduce harmful and hateful content online. We need proactive regulation to hold platforms to account.

We must stand up to social media companies and make online spaces safer for us all. Social media companies profit from our time on the platforms. Young people deserve better in return.

Learn more about the campaign

Its Our Social Media is a campaign that combats online hate experienced by LGBTQ+ youth, while empowering young people to take back social media and protect themselves online through two simple actions – #FeedTheGood and #BlockTheBad.