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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@9DPKMRVConservative2yrs2Y
No, the government parties themselves shouldn't be able to advertise beyond providing their platform and participating in debates.
@8VTZVJ2Conservative4yrs4Y
No. You cannot dictate what a private corporation chooses to have on its service.
@8VPMD3QConservative4yrs4Y
No, but political advertisements on social media should go through a review process before uploading to ensure they do not spread misinformation
@8VH2TZWConservative4yrs4Y
No, social media providers have too much power over our data and can easily use this to unjustly influence people. Social media needs to be heavily regulated.
@8VDDBX4Conservative4yrs4Y
No. Social media shouldn't be allowed to ban anything or anyone.
@8TYN53SLibertarian4yrs4Y
Who cares about political parties
@8TNXCKTConservative4yrs4Y
No, but strict disclosure and attribution requirements should be enforced
@8QWCPJ7Conservative4yrs4Y
Depends on how serious the situation is
@8Q8VGR8Conservative4yrs4Y
Social media should ban All advertising
@8PWLPJS4yrs4Y
No. But bi-partisan fact checking is needed.
@8PGPP2ZLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, they have the right to control what is allowed on their platform
@8NWJ3SPLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, but ad targeting should be minimally permitted, such as to a geographic region like tv ads.
@8QZL5HTConservative4yrs4Y
No, but they should restrict what they are promoting.
@8PGXGG64yrs4Y
Only if they want to, but if they do they must ban it from both sides
@593CCZ54yrs4Y
If the company decides to, it is a private company and can do what it wants.
@77KY8774yrs4Y
They should but they can't be forced to
@63ZXW6N4yrs4Y
No, but people should have the option to block it from their feed.
@6R6HBQ34yrs4Y
Let's just say they should not be prevented from doing so
@8D5J4RR4yrs4Y
If they want to, great. I don't trust them to do it well, but let them.
@8F8D9G35yrs5Y
All advertising should be banned on social media.
@8GYCXW35yrs5Y
They should do what they want. If people don't like it they can cease using the site
@3WJLKCG4yrs4Y
Yes, this is their decision to make as a private company
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