Rejected petition Replace 'like/dislike' with qualitative or quantitative scales in social media

Require major social-media platforms to replace or augment ‘like/dislike’ with multi-point rating scales and short qualitative feedback options, with Ofcom to set standards, ensure accessibility/child-safety, and mandate transparent APIs and audits.

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Binary reactions amplify polarisation, reward outrage, and obscure user intent. Multi-point and qualitative feedback provide richer signals for moderation, recommendation, and research, improving safety and mental-health outcomes. Standards and open metrics reduce manipulation, enable audits, and align with the Online Safety Act.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The issues detailed in this petition are a matter for individual companies and / or Ofcom, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Date submitted 26 September 2025
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