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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No, but only ban ads that villainize the other candidate
@967Y8W41hr
All electoral advertising, except directly from the candidates, should be banned. Issue advertising should make it clear who (organisations and people) are funding and releasing the ad.
@967D5DN8hrs
No, but do not give more favorable coverage to a specific candidate
@967F2Z39hrs
No but its should be limited to only the person's page.
@966ZHKN22hrs
I don't think they should ban political advertising in social media companies because people have their own opinions and beliefs.
@966WM341 day
Uneducated on the matter
@5JBLHDWLibertarian1 day
As private businesses, social media companies have the right to ban whatever they want.
@966SR7F1 day
If they choose to do so. They shouldn't be told if they can or cannot by the government.
No, but there should be disclaimers as to whether or not the information they are presenting is verifiably true or false
@9664CHL1 day
It is up to the discretion of private companies
@965VKB5Independent2 days
Private companies should be able to accept whatever ads they want.
@965GP6XIndependent2 days
No, it is unconstitutional to do this due to the first amendment
@96596XZ2 days
no, but it should be prominently labeled as a political ad
@964S94M3 days
No, but allow people the option to not have any political advertising in their feed.
Yes, if it perpetuates misinformation.
@964K6DF3 days
Social media companies should allow the content of their choosing, as long as they don't falsely identify themselves as a free-speech platform.
@964H5DW3 days
yes, and promote websites that educate voters on politicians running in their area instead
@964CVKTRepublican4 days
No, and increase penalties for social media companies that impede free speech
@964BWNJ4 days
I believe this should be up to the companies to decide
Paid political advertising should have a obvious notice that its paid advertisement.
@96477XF4 days
It doesn't really matter to me.
@963VVS35 days
No, but the government should not ban them from banning political advertising
@963RVF45 days
No, but the advertisements should not be able to be targetted.
@962WHL95 days
yes . if the ban one they must ban all
@The-Progressive-…5 days
Yes, because political advertising gives more leverage to those who have more money and therefore doesn't give much notoriety to grassroots candidates
@962ZQV76 days
in some cases yes and no
@962XFJS6 days
No, but there should be more regulation on political advertising
@962QLPQ6 days
You should be given an option to see them, once you hit hide, you wont see one ever again unless you change it. Because at the end of the day, their are still a couple of people who want to see it
@962NMPR6 days
No, but as long as the advertising isn't false or misleading.
@962BXNN6 days
No, as long as it’s not propaganda or misinformation
@962BY7L6 days
No, but screen the ads for accuracy of information first.
@962868D6 days
Yes, and Remove all censorship from social media
@9622MBCIndependent7 days
Yes, but they shouldn't be forced to by the government.
No, but have independent fact-checkers review ads for fake news and misinformation
@96229KZ7 days
No, and cut government funding to social media companies that impede free speech
@95ZZS6B7 days
No but they should regulate certain parts like bashing the candidates opponent.
@95ZRVSF1wk
yes but only for children 13 and under
@95YPBN81wk
Yes, but only if they choose to.
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@95ZFWP31wk
No. That would have to be company policy. Government should not be involved.
@95Z8FYT1wk
I support a re-establishment of the FCC Fairness Doctrine which should be expanded to account for political advertising on social media platforms.
@95Z6WS91wk
Political advertising should be restricted, but not entirely banned.
@95YY5SV1wk
No, and cut government funding for social media companies that impede free speech
No but should be non-biased in who they sell adds to
@95YM55M1wk
Enforcement to remove of false or misinformation should be the priority
@95YL4VX1wk
depends on what they believe
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