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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@9PLFPJLPlaid Cymru9mos9MO
Sponsored posts should be limited and a focus should be on impartiality and promoting an informed vote
No but it should be highly regulated
It shouldn't be an inbalence
@8VC5BTJPlaid Cymru4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow political information to be shared
@8SRGYBLPlaid Cymru4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the information in the advert is false and/or misleading.
No, but it should be regulated by Ofcom
@8R56832Plaid Cymru4yrs4Y
No, misinformation and 'bot' accounts are more damaging than sanctioned party adverts
political advertising should not be wholly trying to persuade one party or cause. Instead, it should provide a destructive argument so that the reader can form their own stance. All of this without bia and a clear explanation of what the cause is about.
No, but it should be transparent in intent and source
Social media companies should allow people to advertise their political ideas.
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