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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@6K36GJH4yrs4Y
People who are on social media sites deserve to look at political advertising.
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
No, they shouldn't, but its up to them
@92N5JGD3yrs3Y
Yes and no. There should be a large pool of candidates to choose from in a primary and a smaller pool for the election. Funds should be equal so advertising would be equal as well.
@7VSS5PN4yrs4Y
Private companies should be able to ban whatever content they want
@4ZTD62K4yrs4Y
That should be up to the company.
@RichardYRodgers4yrs4Y
No, but also the government should not dictate the operations of private companies
@8CRQDQ85yrs5Y
No! It goes against the right of free speech
@8GMPK8G5yrs5Y
No, because they advertise to get information out and social media is the way to go.
@8L9P7P34yrs4Y
No, but they should be verified by the government before it is shown worldwide.
@8L9P7P34yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be approved by the government before showcased everywhere.
@8LDSDGX4yrs4Y
They should ban the public from posting their political views
@8SHBYN44yrs4Y
Only if each party is getting a fair amount of representation
@8XRJPQ53yrs3Y
Yes, but keep people informed without polarization
@8Y6ZVGL3yrs3Y
No, but monitor and report any discriminatory language and false information.
@93DHP4B3yrs3Y
No, and they should no determine the truth value of the advertisment and must accept all political ads.
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