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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@8VW3K3T4yrs4Y
Absolutely, but social media should not interfere with discussions or opinions among users.
@8V8L6WD4yrs4Y
No, but they should make the advertising air time equal for each political party.
@8V6CDL5New Democratic4yrs4Y
no but it should be regulated to make sure they are correct and not fake news
@8TVQYLP4yrs4Y
No, but social media should ensure that all parties are being represented, not targeted ads.
@8SYTJJS4yrs4Y
Social Media companies should allow political advertisement but also institute strict fact checking as well as adopt a no smear campaign policy.
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should promote independent information on parties policy for Canadians to decide who they align with.
@8PK3JS84yrs4Y
No but there should be proper regulation
@8MD245V4yrs4Y
No, but ban political advertising with false or deliberately misleading information
@8JV5RYNNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but there should be clear lines to remain unbiased
@8DQMBG95yrs5Y
No but it should be regulated.
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but they should ban hate speech and other discriminatory statements that some misconstrue as politics.
@99BWM4Q2yrs2Y
No, but add more restrictions.
@98WXKGQ2yrs2Y
No, however political campaigns that advertise hate speech, human rights violations or calls for violence against minority groups should be censored
@98QNBF4New Democratic2yrs2Y
It should be monitored to ensure only accurate information is being spread, and that it does not result in misinformation and extremism.
@97BRZXP2yrs2Y
yes these companies have shown little care for social responsibility caring only for engagement and profit, if spreading falsehoods and misinformation serves their profits they will do it
@97BGYSY2yrs2Y
Yes, and ban all politicians from using social media to promote themselves.
@8WRR7YQ3yrs3Y
Political advertising should be limited to an extent.
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
Yes, but it should only be banned if they advertise an attack towards an opposing political party or political opponent.
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Only on sites that have large amounts of people who are underage (Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram)
@8XMFN983yrs3Y
It is up to them to decide
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, but people should be able to express their political opinions.
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