I wonder if the fact that the account the respondents had to follow was patently a bot that made respondents dig their heels in when it tweeted opposing views? Perhaps we're more likely to reconsider our opinions when they come from people within our networks that we know and like and respect. "Hmm Mr. X feels this way? Why could that be?" versus "ugh annoying liberal/conservative bot!"
Also, thank you for the super-detailed appendix! As students, this is so useful for us to be able to understand the process you followed while doing the study. #openscience!
I wonder if the fact that the account the respondents had to follow was patently a bot that made respondents dig their heels in when it tweeted opposing views? Perhaps we're more likely to reconsider our opinions when they come from people within our networks that we know and like and respect. "Hmm Mr. X feels this way? Why could that be?" versus "ugh annoying liberal/conservative bot!"
Also, thank you for the super-detailed appendix! As students, this is so useful for us to be able to understand the process you followed while doing the study. #openscience!