Facebook now has a petition tool called Community Action. Facebook Community Actions allow users to create or support a cause, as well as sharing or following that petition. But is the feature just asking for trouble on a network already plagued by fake news and fake accounts?
Want to push a need for change in front of local politicians? Beginning today, January 21, Facebook will offer users a platform to create and sign petitions — and tag relevant politicians. Called Community Actions, the feature allows users to create, support, and share online petitions.
Inside the new Community Actions, users can create their own petition or find a cause to support. If a friend shares a petition, the Community Action will also pop up in News Feeds. Users can also tag a politician or government agency to send a notification about the petition.
The petition page also allows users to add posts or to follow the petition (without clicking the support button).
