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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@9DB3L832yrs2Y
No, but there should an opt out option for people who are tired of excessive political spam ads.
@946HB7R3yrs3Y
Ban only incorrect statements
@8Z5ZPRF3yrs3Y
Only ban false or misleading advertisement
@8YZYNQP3yrs3Y
No, but their should be restrictions to how people may express their political views
@36XJB2V3yrs3Y
Yes, but social media platforms should be used to disseminate election information and equitably allocated political speech from candidates and constituents
No but there should be some standards to prevent fake news or defamation
@8X7SP8Q4yrs4Y
No, it wouldn't do anything anyway.
@8R6CPVL4yrs4Y
No, unless it's misinformation or targets hate towards others
Limit political advertising.
@quasilucid20214yrs4Y
Not ban it outright, but limit and manage the type and amount of political advertising
@8Q4576F4yrs4Y
Limit and manage, but not ban.
@quasilucidDemocrat4yrs4Y
No. But they should set limits on the amount and type of political advertising permitted. Ban political advertising targeting minors. Where's the question about religious advertising/content?
@emilynoonoon5yrs5Y
No it’s good to have people informed however any major Social Media companies should be bipartisan and neutral and factual.
@9CQHQ4H2yrs2Y
No, but have independent fact checkers to verify information is accurate
Only ban right wing advertisement
@9CF7WFH2yrs2Y
No, but have independent fact checkers review ads
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