Many of us, Facebook users, find it very annoying and frustrating that after clicking on a video, the platform decides to only show us reels, neglecting content from long videos. We aim to bring attention to this issue with this petition, invoking a need for greater autonomy in our user experience on Facebook.

We acknowledge the popularity of short Facebook reels; Statista revealed in a 2021 report that 58% of U.S Facebook users reportedly watched short video clips on the platform at least once a week. That being said, more than 80% of the total Facebook users still view long videos in the USA, according to a study conducted by TechCrunch in 2021.

However, we, the users, deserve the right to choose what we want to see on our feed. We want Facebook to consider and respect our choice in deciding whether we want to engage with short reels or long videos. It should not be the case that one click on a reel determines the future content we see on our feed.

We call to Facebook to modify their algorithm. Allow users the choice of viewing regular long videos or short reels, instead of solely showing reels post the selection of one. We hope you, as a Facebook user, understand the need for change and sign the petition.