Change how news sites announce celebrity deaths
Create a law requiring news sites who publish articles or social media posts announcing celebrity, public figure, or notable person deaths, or who publish related news articles in the following weeks, must do so in a way that does not allow members of the public to post comments.
Signatures
36
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 36/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 36/100,000
- 18 SEPT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 36 signatures
- 18 MAR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Comments on posts about someone’s death are sensitive. While many express love, tribute, and comfort to fans, a minority are filled with harmful trolling and unwarranted speculation. This creates a lasting record that could cause pain for the deceased’s children and family in the future. In announcements such as these, we believe comments only fuel engagement and serve no meaningful purpose.