In October 2019 Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that his social media company would ban all political advertising. He stated that political messages on the platform should reach users through the recommendation of other users – not through paid reach. Proponents argue that social media companies don’t have the tools to stop the spread of false information since their advertising platforms aren’t moderated by human beings. Opponents argue that the ban will disenfranchise candidates and campaigns who rely on social media for grassroots organizing and fundraising.
@9HNZ4M84mos4MO
No, but strict laws must be imposed to prevent misinformation
@9H4JMLV5mos5MO
No, but social media companies should indicate clearly that a post is a political advertisment
Yes, Political advertising should be promoting for the candidate but it should not defame or demote the other party
Yes, They should not take a part of it as it is controversial.
@94SW4BB2yrs2Y
No, it is part of political freedom.
@935LQR82yrs2Y
They should only ban political ads that are misleading, unverifiable, and hateful.
@92S3L7B2yrs2Y
No for as long as Govt is able to monitor social media
@8ZY54P3Independent2yrs2Y
No, but should prohibit misinformation/disinformation
@8ZP49R52yrs2Y
Yes, during elections or as elections approach.
Allow the users the option to block all political ads
Only if the advertisement has false information.
@8L246Z93yrs3Y
Only if it is not biased
Because nowadays social media is another platform of running politics to campaign especially pandemic.
@8HGQJHF4yrs4Y
Ban only Negative Political Advertising to all Political Parties (Family Dynasty) regardless of what Parties they are.
No, it is less costly and lessens the amount of tax payers' money being used by corrupt official.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, but only allow political ads that are solely used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing, not ads that challenge an opposing candidate's positions on issues
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, but only allow political ads that are used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, but only allow political ads that are used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing, and do not vilify an opposing political party or candidate by stating unverified or misleading information
@4MYTQMW2yrs2Y
No, but disinformation is a problem that needs to be addressed.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but put warnings for false information.
@93MSBYT2yrs2Y
No, but they should be held liable for any lies perpetuated
@93F4Y242yrs2Y
No, Social Media companies should be free to choose what they allow on their sites.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, just put warnings for fake news.
@93DHP4B2yrs2Y
No, and they should no determine the truth value of the advertisment and must accept all political ads.
@93CS3TH2yrs2Y
Yes, they should, but there shouldn't be legal pressure to do so.
@Pastybums2yrs2Y
More tools are needed to block false information.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
No, but they should be given the option to remove the ad if the information in it is all false [and/or] misleading
@8ZSR5NL2yrs2Y
No, but there should be regulations and a ban on accounts/posts that promote false claims. It should be clear to every user that it is an opinion/advertisement.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, just provide false information warnings when necessary.
@93673YZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when political messaging is used to spread or promote hate against vulnerable groups
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but put warnings on fake news.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but put warnings for fake news.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No but implement false information warnings.
@932V85R2yrs2Y
Should be up to the individual companies.
@92XJ8SQ2yrs2Y
Private companies can do their own decisions
@92X5HLD2yrs2Y
No, but they should have the right to
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but require warnings for fake news.
@92SCWVZ2yrs2Y
No, but check for misinformation
@34477B52yrs2Y
No, but all paid advertisements should be fact checked before being allowed.
@92MKPWZ2yrs2Y
As long is not overly exessive that it disrupt the peoples viewing expericases and people can look at it or ignor it.
@92N5JGD2yrs2Y
Yes and no. There should be a large pool of candidates to choose from in a primary and a smaller pool for the election. Funds should be equal so advertising would be equal as well.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but fake news should have a warning.
@3HNRB332yrs2Y
No, bit I think any political advertising should come from individuals and should not be paid advertising. But I don't agree with complete bans as social media is the biggest way to get out information now since it is for many of the population their primary source of information.
@92GWJXX2yrs2Y
No, just place warnings on fake news.
@92DQP2K2yrs2Y
Companies should be allowed to regulate their own political advertising policies.
@92DRK652yrs2Y
They should allow it but it does not need to be as predominant as it is.
Deleted2yrs2Y
That is up to them. They are private companies.
@925J4Q82yrs2Y
if it is not important, it shouldn't be there
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