Democrats Are 3 Times More Likely to Unfriend You on Social Media, Survey Says

[Gaon]

This year's bitter presidential election has caused a rift in online relationships. According to a new survey, 13% of Americans reported blocking or unfriending a "friend" on social media because of their political postings



But the results of the study, carried out by the non-partisan Public Religion Research Institute, show the impulse to block varies widely based on gender and political leanings.



The study shows Democrats were almost three times more likely than Republicans (24% vs. 9%) to have unfriended someone after the election. A similar disparity turned up for self-identified liberals versus conservatives (28% vs. 8%). Meanwhile, only 9% of independents reportedly booted someone out of their online social circles because of politics.



As this graphic shows, the survey also identified "Democratic women" as the most likely of all groups to block someone on social media:

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There are a number of possible explanations for the different rates at which various groups unfriended others over politics.



One is that Democrats may be feeling despondent about the election, and are thus more inclined to block stories about Donald Trump or victorious conservatives. Another is that liberals and women may be more frequent targets of online trolls, leading them to block more often.



Whatever the reason, the overall results do point to a larger and troubling trend in online media: The growth of "filter bubbles" in which people live in ideological cocoons that shut out discordant viewpoints. Some fear the existence of filter bubbles increase political partisanship as voters become less exposed to those who don't share their opinions.

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This survey was conducted shortly after Trump was elected. I would not be surprised if results today mirror 2016.

[Anonymous]

I think I read this before..



Democrat Party voters don't get along with others.

[Wazzzup]

Its that tolerance leftists are known for--

[Gaon]

Its that tolerance leftists are known for--

[Bricktop]

It is no surprise that the dominant demographic in this study is female. Just as in every other divisive issue, females are acting irrationally, sexist and confrontational.



This new brand of ideological feminism is poisoning the well for all of us.



They are not objective. The act from emotion. They relish in real or perceived victimhood, either their own or everyone else's except white men.



They are starting a gender war.

[Anonymous]

It is no surprise that the dominant demographic in this study is female. Just as in every other divisive issue, females are acting irrationally, sexist and confrontational.



This new brand of ideological feminism is poisoning the well for all of us.



They are not objective. The act from emotion. They relish in real or perceived victimhood, either their own or everyone else's except white men.



They are starting a gender war.

I'm not taking up arms in their war.

[Anonymous]

These results should come as a shock to no one. Democrat supporters use violence to block differing views.

[Bricktop]

It is no surprise that the dominant demographic in this study is female. Just as in every other divisive issue, females are acting irrationally, sexist and confrontational.



This new brand of ideological feminism is poisoning the well for all of us.



They are not objective. The act from emotion. They relish in real or perceived victimhood, either their own or everyone else's except white men.



They are starting a gender war.

I'm not taking up arms in their war.

I suspect the majority of women will also decline.



However, everyone will be enmeshed in their divisiveness and attempt to tear down the world as it is.



There is always a need for change. But change is best effected when we all work together. Women are trying to disenfranchise men, and that will end in tears.

[Anonymous]

It is no surprise that the dominant demographic in this study is female. Just as in every other divisive issue, females are acting irrationally, sexist and confrontational.



This new brand of ideological feminism is poisoning the well for all of us.



They are not objective. The act from emotion. They relish in real or perceived victimhood, either their own or everyone else's except white men.



They are starting a gender war.

I'm not taking up arms in their war.

I suspect the majority of women will also decline.



However, everyone will be enmeshed in their divisiveness and attempt to tear down the world as it is.



There is always a need for change. But change is best effected when we all work together. Women are trying to disenfranchise men, and that will end in tears.

Prog women are crazy.

[Anonymous]

Its that tolerance leftists are known for--

[Bricktop]

Islamophobe.

[Odinson]

I´m guessing I wouldnt lament being rid of these females..

[Anonymous]

Islamophobe.

Assophobe