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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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.
@9KSJ3LZ12mos12MO
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
@9SXMWBD6mos6MO
No, but it should be clear that it is advertising and people's information should not be sold to target potential voters.
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Yes if political parties pay for ads. BUT influencers should have their free speech and talk about their political opinions if they wish so.
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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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no, but the advertising should be spread evenly so the public sees all parties and candidates no matter their views, rather than based on 3rd party biased advertising data
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No, but these should be clearly marked as advertisements and not presented as editorial or user-generated content.
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No but it should be regulated. Limits must be set to prevent larger parties dominating the conversation and the narrative
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