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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@4GMGCMV5yrs5Y
Depends, no ads from lobbyist.
@4NJR28J4yrs4Y
That should be up to the company. I believe in the principle of the free-market.
@3GZTJR25yrs5Y
No, however there should be equal coverage for all candidates not just the leading Democrat and Republican
@4M7R3VG4yrs4Y
No, but make it mandatory for the platforms to offer the option to "turn off" political ads for their users.
@3WJLKCG4yrs4Y
Yes, this is their decision to make as a private company
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, but people should be able to express their political opinions.
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Private social media companies should be able to do whatever they feel like is best.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, because most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, but only allow political ads that are solely used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing, not ads that challenge an opposing candidate's positions on issues
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, but only allow political ads that are used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing, and do not vilify an opposing political party or candidate by stating unverified or misleading information
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, but only allow political ads that are used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, because most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as these companies do not monitor for proven false information that they publish
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, since most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, because most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in these ads
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