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.
No, but make sure all ads are fact-checked
No, but users should be able to block such advertising in their setting’s control
This is a decision that should be left to each Social Media firm.
No, but they should be encouraged to make sure the ads are accurate
The government should not ban advertising within a private business, however, political advertisements should not be attacking other candidates, they should be informative.
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?
No but fact check them
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.
Ban all political advertising and make elections and political campaigns fully publicly funded up to twice what a citizen working full time makes per year at the federal minimum wage.
I think they should fairly represent both candidates if they are placing the ads themselves.
No, but political ads must not be sold with demographic data and must be viewable by everyone
They should be thoroughly fact checked, and any blatantly false information should be removed.
Only if the ads contain false information.
No, but they should be banned for users under the age of 18
Each company can enforce policy however they see fit.
Yes, until better practices are set for fact checking. Right now there is too much disinformation.
No, people have a right to voice their opinions however they choose too. Also, social media is a great way to learn what is going on and what you support.
should be factual and very obviously advertisements
Ban social media. It’s a plague on society
no, but fact checking is crucial. they should be unbiased for every candidate and remove, or place a warning, on any false or misleading information.
No, but they should fact-check political advertisements
Social medias themselves should not advertise for a certain party; however, if an individual on the media wishes to share their views then it is freedom of speech and should not be banned.
No, but ban targeting of political ads to narrower demographics than all voters within the jurisdiction.
No. As long as equal time is given to both sides.
No, so long as the advertisements do not spread misinformation
Must be equal to both parties
They should ban the ads, but not the politicians being on the app
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