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.
@8VH62DNNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Only on apps with a young demographic.
@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
@8V5QB954yrs4Y
No, but it should be fact - checked
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should promote independent information on parties policy for Canadians to decide who they align with.
@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.
@99BWM4Q2yrs2Y
No, but add more restrictions.
@98QNBF4New Democratic2yrs2Y
It should be monitored to ensure only accurate information is being spread, and that it does not result in misinformation and extremism.
@4ZTD62K4yrs4Y
That should be up to the company.
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Only on sites that have large amounts of people who are underage (Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram)
@2JGWZRQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but there must be clear regulations for all advertising
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