# Perception of public opinion via press and social media

**URL:** <https://spokes.nz/t/perception-of-public-opinion-via-press-and-social-media/18>\
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**Created:** [10 December 2020 19:43 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/perception-of-public-opinion-via-press-and-social-media/18 "2020-12-10T19:43:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![frstep](https://spokes.nz/user_avatar/spokes.nz/frstep/32/152_2.png) [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\
**Post date:** [10 December 2020 19:43 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/perception-of-public-opinion-via-press-and-social-media/18/1 "2020-12-10T19:43:21Z")

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How do we tackle the amplification of (possibly minority) negative opinions?

- Bot-style responding to the often negative headlines in the ODT? (the bots can be human!)
- Explore ways to get counter argument articles into the press?
- Respond directly to the people who will be swayed by the perception of negative public opinion? (i.e. councillors and planners)

No easy solutions, but something to think about.

> **[New city building prompts car park concerns](https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/new-city-building-prompts-car-park-concerns)**
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> A new office building in central Dunedin has been welcomed as a significant economic boost for the city, but small businesses in the area are...

(Ironic that a fitness club is complaining about losing close parking!)