In the wake of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Sunday, the country’s government blocked access to several social media networks out of fear that misinformation about the attacks would spread and provoke violence. This left some people with no way to communicate with their family and friends. In your view, which of these two is more important after a terrorist attack?

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Sunday, the country’s government blocked access to several social media networks out of fear that misinformation about the attacks would spread and provoke violence. This left some people with no way to communicate with their family and friends. In your view, which of these two is more important after a terrorist attack? Published on April 23, 2019 → Survey conducted on April 23, 2019 on 2177 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Stopping the spread of misinformation on social media

37%

Being able to reach and communicate with family members and friends through social media

46%

Don’t know

17%

Stopping the spread of misinformation on social media

37%

Being able to reach and communicate with family members and friends through social media

46%

Don’t know

17%

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