@paul_barlownz: Every year the data says the same thing when it comes to who is receiving the most abuse as politicians and candidates in the public sphere and we keep making the same mistakes that perpetuate it, according to a heap of data out there. Don't forget to vote for 'Paul... The Other One' for Listeners Choice at this year's Listeners Choice category at www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate 🗳️ The election is over, but the work continues. Let's cut through the noise and hold them to account. 🇳🇿 🎙️ For the award-winning podcast, newsletter, and latest #nzpol updates, hit the link in my bio. ☕ Independent media needs you more than ever. Grab me a coffee via the bio link to keep this channel going! #nzpol #nzpolitics
And on top of that Act wants to get rid of the broadcasting regulation authority and replace it with… nothing!
2026-11-12 00:01:13
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alphablock :
exactly why I wouldn't enter politics. I have many ppl in my life saying I should. but I couldn't cope with the abuse
2026-11-12 00:06:06
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Mutu Thompson :
the comment sections were full of paid trolls with multiple fake accounts and bots (all on the right, ofc). we know about the former because payment for them showed up in party accounts from the previous year, and also it's usually obvious who they are, and bots because so many went down when Ukraine hit Russian bot farms and NZ online hate dropped almost as much as the global average, temporarily (about 80% globally)
2026-11-12 00:10:04
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Elaine :
Remember when young Nats got caught targeting left wing female MP with a massive stream of personal abuse. They thought they were anonymous and could get away with it. The women tracked them down. Parliamentary services should be doing the tracking down and holding the perpetrators to account. Some public shaming would also help
2026-11-12 00:02:40
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some _random_guy :
And this is with the Russian bot farms knocked out. Organic sexism and racism
2026-11-12 00:02:36
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