Study: Online Social Influence Has the Strongest Effect On Voting Behavior 114
sciencehabit writes "Brace yourself for a tidal wave of Facebook campaigning before November's U.S. presidential election. A study of 61 million Facebook users finds that using online social networks to urge people to vote has a much stronger effect on their voting behavior than spamming them with information via television ads or phone calls."
Selection bias? (Score:5, Funny)
Also in the news, a study of H.P. Lovecraft fans showed Cthulhu has the most impact on voting behavior
Re:Selection bias? (Score:5, Funny)
C'thulhu 2012
Why vote for a lesser evil?
Re:hmm... (Score:2, Funny)
It could be that a facebook page doesn't interrupt you during dinner, or your favorite movie, or during sex.
...You haven't met my wife, have you?
Re:Selection bias? (Score:4, Funny)
Who are you going to vote for?
HASTUR!
Who are you going to vote for?
HASTUR!
Who are you going to vote for?
HASTUR! Oh shit....
Re:Online Social Influence ... (Score:5, Funny)
There is quite a simple analysis actually, based on the very simple and statistically true test:
Did a politician claim to have an opinion?
If yes: It was paid for.
If no: Now accepting offers.