Politicians on Buzzy

As a platform, we hope to host discussions that all Kiwis have equal opportunity to participate in. Politicians may use Buzzy to share their opinion on issues and discuss issues with members of the public. This Topic therefore asks whether their status as politicians should be revealed to the public during Buzzy discussions.

Discussion summary

The discussion about whether politicians should be visible on Buzzy showed strong support for transparency, with 16 agreeing that they should be identified, emphasizing the platform's role for everyday users rather than political agendas. Some expressed concerns about allowing politicians to remain anonymous, highlighting the importance of knowing their identities during discussions, while a few argued that politicians, like anyone else, should have the option to remain private. Overall, the conversation was constructive, focusing on balancing transparency and privacy.