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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Response rates from 753 SO voters.
59% Yes |
41% No |
59% Yes |
41% No |
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Unique answers from SO voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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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.
@9KSJ3LZ9mos9MO
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
@9ZX43KH2wks2W
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…)
@9SXMWBD3mos3MO
No, but it should be clear that it is advertising and people's information should not be sold to target potential voters.
@9QK948W5mos5MO
Yes if political parties pay for ads. BUT influencers should have their free speech and talk about their political opinions if they wish so.
@9QHMH9D5mos5MO
There should be no political advertising and a more informative civilised approach should be taken to the election as the attempt to discredit other parties is similar watching adults behave in a way that teacher are attempting to correct in children
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