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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Response rates from 8.3k Canada voters.
43% Yes |
57% No |
43% Yes |
57% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9F84QGJ 1yr1Y
yes, only the advertising that doesn't show the full story
@9TPSPRK3mos3MO
No, however spreading of outright lies or misinformation by political parties should be corrected, called out and managed.
@9RC2QHK5mos5MO
No, but all political adds must clearly describe one or more of the platform's plans, instead of just attacking the opposing party.
@9RBVFQQ5mos5MO
No, but they should be held to the same standards and regulations other media like outlets TV and radio are when they display political advertisements.
@9QZGVST5mos5MO
No, but an independent, non-partisan commission should put disclaimers on political advertising if it contains misinformation or statements that are disputed by the widely-accepted facts.
@9P8NRFM 6mos6MO
No, but there should be fines or in some cases laws to combat those who consistently publish or support misinformation.
@9M4LF5F8mos8MO
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.
@9LKR58Y8mos8MO
Politics is sort of entrenched in everything. Maybe 'blatant political advertising' is a better descriptor but this neglects independently paid for advertisements on large platforms. Either way, this doesn't seem very feesible if not for very high censorship. So no.
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