Welcome! This brief survey asks about your familiarity with and views on transparency reports from online platforms. Your answers are confidential.
Quick note: Transparency reports are periodic summaries from platforms about policy enforcement (e.g., content removals, appeals, government requests).
Before today, had you heard of transparency reports published by online platforms?
When did you last read a transparency report from an online platform?
Which platforms’ transparency reports have you read? Select all that apply.
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
- Google/YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- TikTok
- Microsoft/LinkedIn
- Reddit
- Snapchat
- Apple
- Other
- Not sure
Example excerpt (fictional): Period: Jan–Jun 2024. Reports reviewed: 50,000. Actions taken: 12,000 account suspensions; 20,000 content removals. Violation categories: Spam (45%), Harassment (25%), Hate speech (18%), Child safety (12%).
According to the excerpt, how many account suspensions were reported?
Which violation category had the highest percentage in the excerpt?
- Spam
- Harassment
- Hate speech
- Child safety
How clear was the example excerpt overall?
Attention check: Please select “I am paying attention”.
- Banana
- I am paying attention
- Cherry
- Grape
Thanks. Please stay focused; a few questions remain.
Overall, how much do you trust transparency reports from online platforms?
Please rate your agreement with each statement about transparency reports.
How likely are you to read the next transparency report you come across?
Which features would most improve your understanding of transparency reports? Select up to three.
- Key takeaways summary
- Charts/visuals
- Methodology notes
- Examples of enforcement
- Raw data download
- Glossary of terms
- Search/filter tools
- Comparative trends over time
- Other
Which of the following best describes your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to say
Where do you currently live?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
What is your current employment status?
What single change would most increase your trust or understanding of transparency reports?
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