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.
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No, but only ban ads that villainize the other candidate
@98WQW2R5hrs
Private companies are free to make their own decision regarding political advertising
@98W86GY1 day
No, but political advertising should be funded by the government to ensure equal coverage of candidates on normal election times so one candidate can focus on debates rather than smothering their opponents with over coverage.
@98W7CKQ1 day
The sector should do as it wants
@98W4MGVRepublican1 day
No, but limit amount of political advertising for companies.
@98VSH782 days
No, but it depends on the content of the advertisement. Social media companies should make sure there are no discriminatory, offensive, violent, brutal, and dishonest advertisements airing on their platforms.
@98VND7M2 days
No, but ban untruthful and slanderous ads. People should be allowed to advertise without attacking opponents and by using their factual merits.
@98VN5KP2 days
Should not be biased in preferred advertising.
@98TXB333 days
Yes, it is their private entity that they control
@98TXTY93 days
That’s up to them. We need to educate our citizens on the dangers of fake news but ultimately it’s on the companies.
Yes, they are annoying.
@98TSVP93 days
Social media companies can advertise whomever they want
Yes but only to invalid stuff
@98TBXDSRepublican4 days
No but regulate how often its advertised
@98TBJWL4 days
No, but only if said advertisements aren't drastic.
@98T6HVF5 days
Only the social medias that have more user under the age of 18.
@98T647H5 days
No, this is a way to get people to vote
@98T3SCN5 days
If they want to then they should be able to
@98SRY34Independent6 days
No, unless its perpetuating violence and obvious false information
@98SR4SWLibertarian6 days
If they think that is best for their company, sure.
@98SN5WP7 days
No, but false news or information will be tracked and taken down.
No, but regulate the amount of money spent on political advertising instead
@98S4ZQV1wk
I think we need to decide what we consider political advertising online first. Maybe?
@98RYS4C1wk
No; however, it also depends on how extreme the political advertising is and if it can lead to certain extremes seen by society.
Depends on the reason for the political advertising
@98RTDVY1wk
Yes if the political advertising is false. No some candidates rely on social media to advertise.
@Phoinex5821wk
limited political advertising and be fact check before the ads go lives.
@98R4LXH1wk
No, but they should combat extremism
Yes, but only if they are way too much or don't get the message across well.
@98Q2BWZ2wks
It's up to the private company to decide what they choose to ban or allow on their service
@98PYSGN2wks
No, but social media companies should regulate the content produced for political advertising.
I don't like them but it is free speak
@98PDDCJ2wks
No, but limit it somewhat, as it seems to be plastered everywhere during election time.
@98PCR5Z2wks
Has to be fact checked before posting is allowed
@98P9PMZ2wks
Yes, but only because they're annoying
@8JYB5G72wks
Companies should be allowed to choose
@98N5ZSL2wks
Only if it is used to share fake news.
@98MRX7W2wks
No, but the algorithm shouldn't affect which ads you see
@98MR8PK2wks
yes because sometimes they sell products that don,t work
@98MLLQH2wks
No, people should be allowed to advertise their campaign, but you should have the option to turn off political ads.
@98MDLNK2wks
No, however they should not allow comments or ads that are hurtful to other parties.
@98M9XZJ3wks
Private companies have the right to choose
No, regulate the amount of money spent on political advertising instead
@98M6NPH3wks
No, no group should be allowed to limit what a person sees, whether by direct act or algorithms.
@98M33SY3wks
No, but it should be exponentially more regulated.
@98M2XDP3wks
no, but should crack down on hate speech in advertising.
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