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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only if it is authorized by the party
@92NSVSP3yrs3Y
No, this is just a really, really bad idea. Campaigns rely on social media to get their message out to the public, and if advertising is bad, this just makes it harder for campaigns to get their message out about different priorities that they have.
Yes, if the advertising fails to meet the practices and standards of the CBSC, or spreads misinformation that could potentially harm individuals or groups
No but it should all parties should have equal amounts of funding allocated to advertising. Further, misinformation or misleading the public regarding any party or party member should be penalized
@8Y62P5C3yrs3Y
No, but strictly monitor for misinformation
@8VBTBZ54yrs4Y
Yes, and only if it goes against the social media platforms rules
No, but equal representation of all parties and no paid sponsorships
They should be allowed but should go through vetting before being aired or posting
No, but they should continue to grow truth monitoring/reporting tools.
No, as long as social media platforms do not express bias and show transparency and fairness in the political ads displayed
@8TB2SX74yrs4Y
no but it should be fact checked
@8T25G6C4yrs4Y
Not a government issue and there should be freedom of the press, including these companies, and what they allow on their websites should not be interfered with unless it is threatening or harmful to others
Yes, but only for candidates that spread misinformation/propaganda and/or violate the community guidelines.
@8S6ZNB54yrs4Y
No, but have it heavily monitored
Yes, I think it should be regulated. Most people obtain there news via social media. It shouldn’t be target marketed though. They shouldn’t be able to have an algorithm to plant seeds in particular target markets. No vote swaying.
@8P2M7KM4yrs4Y
no, but only advertise people to go vote not to give political views.
No, but disinformation and willful lying to the public shouldn't be tolerated, and they should be punished by Elections Canada as well as by law/courts.
Ban political advertising to accounts that belong to 17 years old and below, regulate propaganda ads during election season
No, but they should regulate misinformation on their platforms.
@kuyugomodiLiberal5yrs5Y
People rely on it so no aha
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