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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@9QFXHQJ9mos9MO
No, but these should be clearly marked as advertisements and not presented as editorial or user-generated content.
Yes, but only non-party funded advertising - the party can but private party affiliated organisations
@9TS35626mos6MO
No, but advertising of non-political, economical, social or environmental topics (e.g: Entertainment apps, sites, products, etc…)
@9NWX59J 10mos10MO
No, but it should be clear who is responsible for any ad placed including those that don’t seem politically motivated
@9NHFJLNIndependent10mos10MO
As long as the advertising is not perpetuating misinformation or otherwise attempting to gain unfair advantage.
@9LNQDZ311mos11MO
No but more robust policies to prevent political entities spreading misinformation should be introduced
@9FLR736 2yrs2Y
No but I think social media companies should question/prompt the user to ask if they would like to receive political advertising
@9F2BX95Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes but only if it has been proven to be fake news by a independent fact checker
@9DMY6KF2yrs2Y
They should only ban certain political advertising that promotes hateful discrimination or hate speech or doesn't meet the democratic or western ethos.
@9BP4DV52yrs2Y
Yes, political advertising should be done by the government e.g bbc
@96T8WKH2yrs2Y
No, but there should be raised awareness for people to do their own research.
@96NNKF92yrs2Y
No, People can Express their views but not lie to manipulate others to further their cause
@96L8ZZ22yrs2Y
Targeting advertising should be banned
@95SLV8N3yrs3Y
No, but they should not be able to interfere or donate
@95NDYFD3yrs3Y
no but only if all parties get equal advertising and no misinformation or bribery is involved
@94T5Y253yrs3Y
No, if it is subject to advertising standards of honesty and fact checked. Only advertisements for their own policy position should be allowed with any personal/inflammatory attacks on opponents or demographic banned
@94K5YXF3yrs3Y
Social media companies need to do much more than ban political ads - Altho political ads, if true political ads aren’t the issue - it’s the fake politics that’s the issue
@92QDYC93yrs3Y
It should better regulated.
@92NNDCS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it is libeling other parties or breaking a law. (If they just plainly say what they hope to achieve, without bad-mouthing others in the process, it is fine.)
@92DCHHG3yrs3Y
No but ensure the advertisement is truthful and balanced
@92D97LC3yrs3Y
No but ensure the advertisement is balanced
@8ZWQ68RLibertarian3yrs3Y
The law should have no say in this
@8YV6G533yrs3Y
Only if they are presenting a political bias
@8YV2VLS3yrs3Y
No but they should not be allowed to let the algorithm only show people a particular parties adverts based on the information they provide i.e. a conservative should be able to see UKIP, Green and Labour adverts just as much as The Consevatists adverts.
@8YG3CJT3yrs3Y
No, but it should be clear they are paid for adverts.
@8Y5D86D3yrs3Y
Be unbiased and show both sides of political clubs
@8Y4SB6X3yrs3Y
No, but ban misinformation and hate speech
@8Y3H5VP3yrs3Y
No but as long as they make it clear that it is a political advert.
@8W8YX963yrs3Y
No, but ensure that all political advertisements are fact-checked, accurate, and not misleading
@8W8KW573yrs3Y
No, but only facts can be portrayed
@8W43C4Z4yrs4Y
There should be an open log of adverts that political parties have put on social media
No, so long as they are not spreading hatred or misinformation.
@8SRJHT54yrs4Y
No, but it needs to be regulated to tell only the truth.
There should be a limit to the amount they can spend on advertising
@8SM5Z594yrs4Y
Ban political advertising that could be used as slander
No, but this should be carefully regulated
@8SFM6CTLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
No, but fact check them and flag misleading/slanderous ads as fake news
@8S67WF54yrs4Y
No, but there should be tighter regulation on fact checking of political advertisements
@8S5HRTZ4yrs4Y
Should be made clear who is paying for them.
@8RNKS594yrs4Y
No, but strictly regulate the nature of political advertising that is permitted.
@8RHVNHC4yrs4Y
@8RHM3WP4yrs4Y
no, but stronger restrictions eg: it has to be factual
@8R8CX294yrs4Y
No, but if they tell lies they're lose their jobs
No but if they tell lies the person write it will lose his job
@8QWTH2B4yrs4Y
No, but they should be expected to ensure they are accurate
@8QMTZTGConservative4yrs4Y
Continue to advertise politics but equally spread each parties messages
@8Q3SDT84yrs4Y
No, but it should hold false advertising accountable
That's up to the social media companies.
@8PYT5RH4yrs4Y
No, however they should stop displaying it in such a biased manner.
@8PSTTX2Liberal Democrat4yrs4Y
No, unless the political advertisement is spreading misinformation and isn't factual.
@8PP5JMF4yrs4Y
No, but political adverts should be fact checked
@8PJGC5T4yrs4Y
No, but it must be independently vetted and fact checked before it is published
@8PJBHLW4yrs4Y
No, but they should mandate that all political advertising is fact based and impose penalties regarding misinformation.
@8P8J4XX4yrs4Y
Political advertising is fine if the advertisements are not fascist or extreme in nature and are not spreading misinformation.
@8NYRYLW4yrs4Y
No as long as they promote both sides equally
@8NYRJT84yrs4Y
yes apart from during a pandemic
@8HY4S8X4yrs4Y
It's the choice of companies
@8G6KCWP4yrs4Y
No but it's equal to all parties.
@8DHY62G5yrs5Y
Social Media Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter should be regulated to ensure impartiality and not ban any individual for holding political and/or social views that they deem Politically Incorrect
@9CDY5Z5Liberal Democrat2yrs2Y
It shouldn’t be allowed to be targeted
@9BPZ8522yrs2Y
No, but the source should be verified and content not misleading.
@96RMH5N2yrs2Y
Yes if it is particular parties advertising. No if it is general registering to vote advertisement.
No but it should be clearly labelled. With fines for allowing misleading information.
@94J92KH3yrs3Y
No, but it should be limited and not shown with a bias
@8RYVV7PConservative4yrs4Y
It should restricted to political pages
@8QS99BP4yrs4Y
No, but greater regulation of political advertising content to ensure factual and compliant with election laws.
@8NWR2CN4yrs4Y
No but it should be fact checked and not use personal data
@8ND9VYF4yrs4Y
ban incorrect info/propaganda
@9C2KZRN2yrs2Y
No but misinformation and bias should be heavily scrutinised
if it contains any lies, yes
@97RDV4D2yrs2Y
No but ban fake political adverstising
@9CXF6S82yrs2Y
No, but they should be marked as political similar to TV adverts
Yes, but only for parties considered extremist
@8SDWPB7Liberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as you can opt out of seeing political ads
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