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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@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 10mos10MO
No, but there should be fines or in some cases laws to combat those who consistently publish or support misinformation.
@9M4LF5F11mos11MO
No, but I believe that some mediation to prevent false information or to have fact checked information would certainly help deal with this sort of problem. Any way for users to have real links to actual sources where they can get real information is important.
@9DPMS6WNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Private companies should be allowed to allow or disallow any form of advertising within the boundaries of the law.
@9RC2QHKNew Democratic9mos9MO
No, but all political adds must clearly describe one or more of the platform's plans, instead of just attacking the opposing party.
@8Y5MG29New Democratic3yrs3Y
No, but the parties should not propagate fake news and use algorithms to show only one side
@8W4BGQ5New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but no biases can be given and the regulators of these social media companies need to develop policies and oversight to ensure fair airtime and amount of messages regardless of monetary value. Equal opportunity. Period.
@8VW4NXL4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those under the voting age
@8VH62DNNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Only on apps with a young demographic.
@8VH2MYFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No but they need to be obviously marked as such similar to ads.
@8VGXY5JNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Only ban non truthful ads
@8VGVZ2HNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but it should be fact checked.
@8VDW32N4yrs4Y
They should ban any advertising that is based on lies
@8V8LQD4New Democratic4yrs4Y
No because a big chunk of our residents use social media and it’s a great way to reach the younger generations and help them understand that their vote is important if they want a better future.
@8V6K63MNew Democratic4yrs4Y
regulate political advertising. fact checked and media bias fact checked stuff only. no fear and smear advertising should be allowed
@8V6CDL5New Democratic4yrs4Y
no but it should be regulated to make sure they are correct and not fake news
@8V5W9KXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Allow it when it promotes your party and what you will do, but ban it when it's nothing but bashing of what another party did or didn't do
@8V2MP2M4yrs4Y
no as it is technically a form of censorship
@8V22XYBNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but they should factcheck political ads before they are posted
@8TVV7QB4yrs4Y
No, but ensuring that it is truthful advertising and not lies or gaslighting
@8TKFH2M4yrs4Y
No, but should implement fack checking to ensure correct information is put out
@8TDHNG84yrs4Y
No, but monitor and regulate it
@8SJLW2DNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but with equal opportunity regulation for political parties.
@8R35Y52New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but ban political advertising that incites violence or fear
@8QXR442New Democratic4yrs4Y
If used right it can inform people
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should promote independent information on parties policy for Canadians to decide who they align with.
@8PZSNFTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Governments should criminalize foreign interest groups actively undermining elections on social media.
@8PJXXS44yrs4Y
No, but all ads must not be inaccurate (as verified by independent groups) and should not promote hate.
@8LW2NDM4yrs4Y
No, but have it fact-checked for credibility
@8JV5RYNNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but there should be clear lines to remain unbiased
@9C8DQ83New Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but the companies should not sponsor political candidates. Advertising is important for any campaign
@9BJ887SNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, but they should ban hate speech and other discriminatory statements that some misconstrue as politics.
@98QNBF4New Democratic2yrs2Y
It should be monitored to ensure only accurate information is being spread, and that it does not result in misinformation and extremism.
@8YLTGLLNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, but misinformation in this regard should be banned.
@8V5TPXXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but there should be enforced moderation by an unbiased association to ensure that false claims are not made. Smear campaigning should not be allowed as part of the advertising.
Yes, except during campaigning season.
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