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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@5JBLHDWLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Regardless, they are private companies and should be able to operate as they wish.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian3yrs3Y
As private businesses, social media companies have the right to ban whatever they want.
@929HMK83yrs3Y
Depending on what the ad is asking, for example a political ad asking individuals to harm other people should not be allow. As long as it doesn't directly endanger someone's life, it doesn't matter.
@8P4XV9V5yrs5Y
This should be entirely up to the company, their site, their rules.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian5yrs5Y
This should be decided by each private social media company.
@9CKZZH92yrs2Y
Yes, but by their own will. It shouldn't be up to the government
@5JBLHDWLibertarian2yrs2Y
As private companies, they should be able to ban anything they wish.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian2yrs2Y
Regardless, as private companies, they should be able to ban anything they want.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian4yrs4Y
Regardless, this should be decided by each private social media company.
This is no matter for the federal government
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