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.
We should leave that up to the social media companies themselves to decide on the individual level.
Depending on the political advertisements, such as far left or far right propaganda that harm our current political sense.
I believe they should have fact checkers, and block all political advertisements that do not contain fully truthful statements.
No but if they're going to allow them they should allow them from all of the different sides not just from one specific party
This decision should be made by the individual company
No, but only ban ads that villainize the other candidate
Private social media companies should be able to do what they chose when it comes to political advertising.
No, But they have the right to do so as private companies
@9XPW6QFRepublican2 days
Social Media companies could be banned entirely.
Yes, political advertising is aggravating and annoying (like all other advertising), but mainly it is fake news and misinformation.
No, but require all ads to be factual and not targeted to specific demographics or political leanings.
@9XNBZMQLibertarian5 days
Yes, if they so choose
Depends on the the type of advertising. If it is just allowing ads to be played or shown, as long as both sides get equal screentime, yes. If not, no.
I feel it depends on the situation and what the advertising is being used for. For promoting yourself that would be fine, but to bash others on social media I don't think needs to be happening.
As they are privately owned it's not up to us what the advertise. But there should be a filter to possibly limit political adverts.
I feel like the owner of the account should have the option but should not be forced for either side.
No, but users should be able to completely opt-out.
The government should not ban advertising within a private business, however, political advertisements should not be attacking other candidates, they should be informative.
If they decide to do so of their own volition, yes.
No but they should be fact checked before posting.
No but they should limit it
I feel like overly biased political ads should be limited. I would rather see factual information about candidates instead of ads solely created to bash the other candidate.
No, if they are a platform they must allow political discourse to take place without favor to one or another.
It should be up to each company and then there should be a setting so people can turn it off if they wish
Yes, but only for the 2 major parties and those who will show graphic content or use murdered victims to score political points. However, allow for political advertising for 3rd parties and independents considering they are at a disadvantage.
No, but claims made in political ads should be required to contain only verifiable facts.
No, however they should make sure all claims are factual and ads need to go through an approval process to make sure there are no false claims made
Yes, but it should be up to the social media in question
No, unless they consist of lies
No, but only because it's impossible to get rid of astroturfing (fake grassroots advertising without formally taking out an advertisement from the organization)
No, but add options to be able to opt out of the ads.
Social Media companies are private businesses and I believe can advertise whatever they want as a private business.
no, but make sure a fact checking system is put in place.
Yes, but false information should be moderated better.
No, this puts unfair pressure onto 3rd party cadidates
I think no, because how would people make money?
Yes, but only if it is false. Social media companies should have fact checkers. If a person spreads lies, they should go to social media jain.
They should ban adds that include blatant disinformation
No, it is an expression of free speech
No they make a lot of money for that and it is their right to accept when a proposal is put down.
No, and they shouldn't be able to deplatform any speech.
No, but have a very basic, fact checked, text only, preformatted template to promote what a candidate stands for. Info only.
the political advertising should be limited and there should be the same amount of adds granted to each political party. the companies should remain as much unbiased as possible.
Yes, but it has to be across the board and not the party they oppose like it is now!!!!
Advertisements on social media are annoying.
No, unless they are lies or misleading.
Leave it up to the owners of the platform.
No because they are biased.
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