When you hear about protests in the news, do you feel inspired to act, and how does that look for you?

Peaceful protests make me feel content to live in an open democracy. Inspiration depends on the cause, but protest coverage encourages me to understand different perspectives and form an opinion.

Won’t definitely feel inspired, but will try to understand from their perspective to conclude from my view

There are far too many people who join these groups and rally have other agendas and like to just cause anarchy and get offended over things that do not concern them. They probably don't even understand it in most cases.

Usually not, as I mostly disagree with the causes they espouse.

I do, especially if the issue is regarding the environment, equality, human and non-human animal rights etc. I'll often show support online and offline via discussions, donations, sharing their media etc.

I don’t feel particularly inspired to act. I mostly feel apathetic about protests, thinking that they are mostly meaningless.

generally with the current wave of protests, I feel put off. I feel that they a fascist mob seeking to silence opposition, not seek positive change.

It would depend what it is. When I see people blocking traffic to stop climate change its pretty ironic.

Again we would be better off focusing on education, science and philanthropy to help us innovate.

Social issues can be tricky as you cant force people to think a certain way a better approach is more open debate where people feel safe to discuss edgy ideas at no risk of loosing thier job or reputation.

But to protest is a right and should always be aloud

Most protests are fuel/oil related gluing them self's to roads that they proberbly drive on for work , the hi vi's jackets they wear are made using oil , a stupid act that could cause riots and wars

I usually do feel inspired, if the cause is a just one such as for the environment, equality, animal rights etc. I may increase my donations to such causes, share positive information on them, talk about them with others, and increase my general support.

I do feel inspired to stand up for what I believe in because there might be other who feel the same way

No... I think they are pointless, often disruptive, causing more chaos than they are worth.

it depends on the protest . certain topics i feel strongly about that do inspire me to act . however this is a rare occasion.

I feel inspired to try to be a good person and to help to achieve these goals

It depends entirely on the cause, and on the protest. A lot of causes rallied by social acitivists have been hijacked for personal or political gain, often to the detriment of the cause itself.

Depends if it’s a peaceful protest and what it is about. I don’t agree with blocking traffic and gluing yourself to roads.

Depends on the cause, I'm partial to Scottish independence

It doesn't inspire me to necessarily 'act', but it does provoke a sense of outlook on how I can make a change.

No, I feel angered by young people's lack of focus. They need to focus on important things such as school and getting a job, or starting a family.

I do not feel inspired to react the same way but I don't think they are out of line either

I do feel inpsired to act, but I usually don't go on marches

I feel discouraged that these people get a vote in the government. They should go back to school. But they're out in the world. I feel inspired to cry for the future of this country.

It makes me feel inspired to act and I feel hatred toward the law about protesting as i feel it is essential to get the thoughts of the public, not just the bourgeoisie

Yeah somewhat it is nice to hear that for example people are protesting a genocide in Palestine unfortunately they get attacked by the police in both uk and America!

Woke nonesense. Hate marches. Deport the lot of em.

I feel inspired to stop alot of the anti-british protesting

Yes I think everyone should be socially aware economically as it is the most important factor to our economy (households, workforce ect)

I don't see the point in it as it doesn't tend to change much but I also don't really mind as long as the protests stop affecting other people who are still trying to work.

I believe in a more civilized approach, I would never join a social protest as its seen as lower class action in my family and is dangerous

yes i do feel inspired to protest what i believe in.

I will likely never go protesting. I am too cowardly.

a lot of the time it inspires me, however a lot more protests need to be more accessible for those who cannot afford to miss work or education to participate

It depends what the protest is on but in general it isn't so effective

Not very, protest demonstrations are important and allows for issues to potentially reach wider audiences, however by not living in a metropolitan area I am never encouraged enough to feel the need to partake in those that I agree with.

I feel that social activism is eye-rollingly pretentious and is mostly a psychological phenomenon driven by a desperate need for attention by elderly narcissists and immature students.

It depends on the issue, as an NHS nurse I voted for strike action.

It is an intrinsic right for people to be able to protest against all wrongs

My reactions to protests are to learn more about the source of the issues being discussed, if there's a side for me to take or if there's actions that must be taken. It causes me to be better informed about the world around me, regardless if I agree or disagree with what the protest is focused on

Black Lives Matter is a farce, as is just stop oil.

If the cause was something I agreed with I would actively partake myself but I disagree with both of these.

Protests and demonstrations are a clear sign of a democracy and often are vital to raise awareness on certain problems in society. As long as no one is getting hurt, peaceful protests should be fine.

No they're usually embarrassing. Although I'm not against them in concept

I think they should try to get changed through parliament not through public protests

Depends on what they're protesting about. Although typically I don't care when people protest. Although if rioting begins I begin to get very angry and loose sympathy.

Yes! Protests are a sign or a functioning democracy.

Protesting is good. It's silly we fail to look at history when considering protests - look at the suffragettes like without them I wouldn't be able to vote. So I think freedom of speech and peaceful protesting should be allowed and less policed

I feel inspired to act but afraid of doing it wrong

It doesn't inspire me to act but it does inspire me to find out more and educate myself on the perspectives of protestor and form my own opinions of the relevant issues.

Not inspired but interested. This usually piques my engagement and I try to find out more.

I feel that they are well-intentioned, but ultimately pointless.

Sometimes but not when it's foreign people demanding our country to abide by foreign standards that are clearly not in line with our cultural or political values.

Very rarely have I felt encouraged to act, but I have been lucky to not be affected by lots of the issues of the world currently

Yes when it comes to saving the planet and fighting for women and putting prices of everything down I definitely would act and join in on protests. Nothing violent but if the topic of the protest is affecting me directly I will attend.

I think protesting for what you strongly believe in is great but when it affects your life too much like train strikes, it can start to grate.

Depends what type of protest. If it is about immigration then probably

Yes inspired to act depending on what the protest is about. Good that people feel motivated and free to make their opinions heard.

Act if you beleive in it and if it will make life better for all

I feel inspired to act, like the people are standing up for their rights.

I disagree with protests in the way they affect other people’s day to day life

I do - I’ve signed petitions, donated money and been to marches.

disappointed it has come to action being taken as people feel their voices and views are not heard

It depends on what they are protesting about, if it is Just Stop Oil or any other wokevist thing then those protesters should be driven over with gas guzzling monster trucks!

It’s basically pathetic, invariably exercised by entitled, self-reverential ****

I think that the idea is good but often the action isn’t as thought out and make the protesters seem crazy. Such as destroying Priceless artwork that has nothing to do with said movement

I think good on you fight for change, we have a voice for a reason

Yes but not in the case of just stop oil or vegetarianism if you transport a vegetable round the world you shouldn't be chucking yourself Infront of cars because they're burning fuel

I feel inspired by them as they are protesting for what they feel is right which would take guts. I would happily protest.

I believe protests inspire action however it does not empower me to join, perhaps because I do not know enough or I am not sure of the actual impact they have

I’m bolstered by the bravery of people more courageous than myself. Protest is the tool of the populi and should be protected AND encouraged

makes me happy. i love seeing people exercise their right to protest. pisses me off when police shut down left wing ones though and dont give a flying **** when the edl are out protesting, spreading their nazi ideologies.

Nope. Because most protests in the West are done by pretentious, illogically incoherent and foolish individuals.

The social activism of the 20th century is inspiring. Because they improved people's lives and had genuine concerns that needed urgent reform.

Now, people gas light and over exaggerate issues, in some instances the current social issues are taken out of context.

I feel the media highlights and fabricates social activism of issues in order to divide and manipulate the population into compliance.

Everyone should have the right to protest and be encouraged to where you feel change is necessary

No, I think the protests do less good than the people involved like to believe.

I feel inspired to act on matters I feel are important and deserve support.

Not particularly no. If I did then perhaps I would sign a petition.

Yes, especially for causes that are close to my beliefs

I wish I knew more affordable ways to take action.

I do feel inspired to act but I also feel that these protests often don’t make a massive difference as the government rarely listen or make changes due to protests.

They aren’t protests, they’re organized vandalism.

I feel inspired to research the issues and educate myself. I don't feel inspired to take part as the environment of protests makes me uncomfortable

In truth, no, but if I ever felt strongly enough about a subject I would not ever rule it out.

Not personally but it is a key democrat right even if you disagree with the topic been protested.

It depends, sometimes I feel inspired if it has actually made a change and sometimes I feel frustrated that it gets to the level where protests need to happen

Yes and it provides assurance that there are a lot of people in my county who believe in goodness and equity.