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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@8ZSR5NL3yrs3Y
No, but there should be regulations and a ban on accounts/posts that promote false claims/misinformation. It should be clear to every user that it is an opinion/advertisement.
@8ZSR5NL3yrs3Y
No, but there should be regulations and a ban on accounts/posts that promote false claims. It should be clear to every user that it is an opinion/advertisement.
@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
@4MYTQMW3yrs3Y
No, but disinformation is a problem that needs to be addressed.
@6K36GJH4yrs4Y
People who are on social media sites deserve to look at political advertising.
@6L7CNQY4yrs4Y
No, it is a violation of the 1st amendment, but fact checking should be part of this.
@MilesBHuff4yrs4Y
No, but they should not be personalized
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
Private social media companies should be able to do whatever they feel like is best.
@8F6DSMV5yrs5Y
Each company should have a right to decide
@8FPLGKD5yrs5Y
Not by law, but social media companies have the right to delete accounts, filter, or add notes to any statement they choose based on their terms of use.
@8PTQ54W4yrs4Y
No, as long as there are political advertisements from both parties
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, they are private companies and if they choose to have advertising or not, let them do whatever. However, they should do more about false information
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
No, they are private companies and if they choose to have advertising or not, let them do whatever. But they should do more against fake news and false information
@8Y6ZVGL3yrs3Y
No, but monitor and report any discriminatory language and false information.
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