Cynicism and trolling have ruined an experiment in digital democracy

Yesterday, a UK politician launched his own app. Called Matt Hancock, and from UK Conservative MP Matt Hancock, the app is a fascinating experiment in digital democracy. Think of it like Facebook, but centered around one relatively minor political figure, and aimed at people living in one obscure, mainly rural part of the UK. Through the app, Matt Hancock can share updates with his constituents and hold Periscope-style livestreams. There’s also another feature called Have Your Say, which