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.
55% Yes |
45% No |
55% Yes |
45% No |
See how support for each position on “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 49.2k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 49.2k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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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
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No but it should be highly regulated
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No but more robust policies to prevent political entities spreading misinformation should be introduced
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No, as long as the advertisement is not manipulative, they should pass a control on all political advertising.
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No, but there should be regulation and limits to it, especially in regards to fact checking. Political ads shouldn't be shown algorithmically as this can lead to echo chambers, misinformation, and extremism
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Yes, I think all paid advertising is detrimental to society. I would perhaps rather have a social media devoted to solely to politics rather than intermingled with other types of information. And it's mechanisms and use be given and taught to all through yearly community/council-led initiatives, so that all citizens can engage in the shaping of their education, lives and laws.
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