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[DRAFT] Clickbait to the Ballot Box

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[DRAFT] Clickbait to the Ballot Box

Postby CSB PM Union » Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:15 pm

Issue Title: "Clickbait to the Ballot Box"

Description:
In an era of technological advancement, a growing number of politicians have turned to virtual campaigning as their primary mode of interaction with the electorate. Virtual rallies, holographic debates, and AI-generated campaign speeches have become the norm.

Option 1:

"Embrace the Future!" insists tech-savvy political strategist @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Virtual campaigns are more inclusive, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. We should encourage politicians to reach voters through virtual means. This will save time, money, and reduce the environmental impact of traditional campaign events."
Effect:
politicians are virtually stumped by Zoom-bombing clowns.

Option 2:
"We should have our hands on Democracy!" argues grassroots activist @@RANDOMNAME@@. "There's no substitute for a politician's physical presence in a community. Virtual campaigning disconnects leaders from the people they serve. Let's encourage traditional, in-person campaign events, town hall meetings, and door-to-door canvassing to keep our democracy personal and people-centric."
Effect:
politicians accidentally crash BBQs in a fervour to connect with voters.

Option 3:
"The key is balance,” suggests political commentator @@RANDOMNAME@@. “Politicians should use technology as a tool, not a replacement. Virtual campaigns can supplement traditional methods. Create guidelines that ensure a mix of virtual and in-person campaigning. This way, we embrace the future while preserving personal connections."
Effect:
politicians struggle to juggle holograms and babies to keep voters engaged.

Option 4:
"We need to keep the human element" emphasizes social psychologist @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Virtual campaigns may be efficient, but they lack empathy and human connection. We should restrict the use of virtual campaign tactics, allowing politicians to connect on a personal level with constituents. This will foster mutual understanding and trust."
Effect:
political campaigns often turn into impromptu therapy sessions.
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Postby Australian rePublic » Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:51 pm

Why would there need to be laws about this? Every politician would choose their own path according to their own needs. And anyway, wouldn't option 3 be the only good choice here?
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Postby Noahs Second Country » Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:26 pm

Aussie is largely correct here. I think there's an issue to be written regarding virtual campaigns, but the government doesn't dictate how a candidate campaigns, it only really dictates how a candidate cannot campaign, if that makes sense to you. Telling candidates to campaign virtually doesn't change the state of your nation, nor does encouraging them to go door to door. Either is a legal, valid option.
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