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Table 4 User behavior and perceived freedom on OSNs

From: A user-driven free speech application for anonymous and verified online, public group discourse

 

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%

(#)

%

(#)

%

(#)

%

(#)

How free users feel on internet & OSNs

 Not free at all

32%

(34)

37%

(60)

19%

(47)

27%

(141)

 A little free

19%

(20)

21%

(34)

31%

(78)

26%

(132)

 Somewhat Free

40%

(42)

30%

(48)

38%

(96)

36%

(186)

 Very Free

9%

(9)

12%

(20)

12%

(29)

11%

(58)

How often users modified behavior

 Never

19%

(18)

71%

(114)

12%

(29)

32%

(161)

 Almost never

18%

(17)

17%

(28)

32%

(79)

25%

(124)

 Sometimes

47%

(46)

9%

(15)

34%

(83)

29%

(144)

 Often

11%

(11)

1%

(2)

11%

(26)

8%

(39)

 Very often

5%

(5)

1%

(2)

12%

(30)

7%

(37)

How users modified behavior (can select multiple)

 Limit/censor what to post

77%

(82)

59%

(98)

67%

(164)

66%

(344)

 Use a secure connection

25%

(26)

20%

(33)

24%

(59)

23%

(118)

 Do not use a real name

4%

(4)

8%

(14)

10%

(24)

8%

(42)

 Avoid internet or social network

3%

(3)

8%

(14)

9%

(22)

8%

(39)