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
@93ZTK4D3yrs3Y
No, because, some people running for any public office doesn't have that much money for advertising, and also, as long as its not hate speech.
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
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
Yes, but only for candidates that spread misinformation/propaganda and/or violate the community guidelines.
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.
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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