PA Life readers reveal the most trustworthy social networks

Our readers have responded to the latest Twitter poll, revealing which social media networks they put their trust in, and which are considered less trustworthy.

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— PA Life (@PALifeMag) January 22, 2018

Asking our readers which websites they thought were most trustworthy, LinkedIn ranked top with 39% admitting they found it the most trustworthy. Despite asking users through Twitter, only 11% considered the social network more trustworthy than the rest, and not a single respondent voted for Facebook.

Above all else, PA Life readers admitted that they don’t actually trust any social media site, with 50% admitting they don’t think any of them should hold the title of ‘most trustworthy’. This comes following the release of Edelman’s annual Trust Barometer, which revealed that following a year of social hoaxes and the wave of ‘fake news’, social sites are being urged to clamp down on regulation to deter disinformation and harassment.

“The public want action on key issues related to online protection, and to see their concerns addressed through better regulation,” explained Ed Williams, Edelman CEO. “Failure on their part to act risks further erosion of trust and therefore public support.”

Do you trust social media? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.