But it's also worse in a way because many people who sign these petitions think they are actually helping so they are less likely to do something more which mig

But it's also worse in a way because many people who sign these petitions think they are actually helping so they are less likely to do something more which might actually help. If they forward it to five people and create awareness then they are helping a little. If they just sign and go on their way they are doing no more than the guy who does nothing.