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.
Statistics are shown for this demographic
Constituency
City
Parish
Response rates from 59.7k UK voters.
54% Yes |
46% No |
54% Yes |
46% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 59.7k UK voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Trend of how important this issue is for 59.7k UK voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9PKWB266mos6MO
No, but there should be a notice telling the viewer that the post is political advertising. And social media should show advertising equally from all parties.
@9KSJ3LZ10mos10MO
No but tighter regulations should be implemented to ensure truth and fairness are adhered to and misinformation is removed, acknowledged as such and any further advertising by offending party/individual be prohibited
@B2472QK1wk1W
It is up to the social media company themselves whether or not they want political advertising on their site
@9ZX43KH3wks3W
If it's explicitly marked as political advertisement, it should be allowed as a means of free speech.
@9V2ZZP63mos3MO
All information should be factual and informative; policies should be explained in a simple manner that less politically educated individuals can interpret correctly
@9TS35623mos3MO
No, but advertising of non-political, economical, social or environmental topics (e.g: Entertainment apps, sites, products, etc…)
@9SXMWBD4mos4MO
No, but it should be clear that it is advertising and people's information should not be sold to target potential voters.
@9QK948W6mos6MO
Yes if political parties pay for ads. BUT influencers should have their free speech and talk about their political opinions if they wish so.
Join in on the most popular conversations.
