Social media platforms are a powerful tool designed to connect and inform millions of people around the globe. While they have undeniably brought benefits for individuals and communities, they also present significant ethical issues, like misinformation, privacy invasions, and harassment. In our city, like others, these issues persist and require immediate attention.

A study by the Pew Research Center reveals that approximately 64% of Americans believe fake news has caused "a great deal" of confusion about basic facts of current events. Recognizing the dire implications that this presents, we demand ethical standards enforcement on all social-media platforms operating in our city to curb this menace.

In addition, a report by Statista in 2020 recorded over 64 million instances of online users' personal data breaches worldwide. This stark reality underscores our call for strict data privacy measures.

We cannot afford to ignore the pitfalls of unchecked social media usage. Let's urge regulatory authorities in our city to take appropriate action to instill ethical standards in social media platform usage. We request all conscientious citizens to sign this petition and join us in calling for a more responsible and ethical social media experience.