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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@8D2H6GM4yrs4Y
Don’t outright ban it, just don’t support it.
@9DXKTKD1yr1Y
Yes but Only if it is proven to be misleading/false
No, it is up to the company themselves if they choose to prohibit political advertisements. Banning them outright could violate sections 7 and 28.
@B2VQX4L1wk1W
Yes, but only from third-parties. Officially licenced and regulated advertising from candidates is fine.
@B2CRN7Q1mo1MO
There should be no political advertising at all except for advertising a government policy website where all parties have identical format to outline policies and public can study and compare policies.
@9WV3SFC4mos4MO
I lean towards agreeing with political advertising on social media because it can provide information and help clarify facts. However, I also believe it's important for people to think critically and not be manipulated by the content.
They should ensure even advertising between all candidates, regardless of individual advertising budgets.
@9QZJSXK7mos7MO
Government should bring in TRUTH in political advertising (and PR) laws. Actually, government should bring in truth in all publishing/broadcasting laws for news and all types of advertising.
I don’t think they should be banned but I think there should be like disclaimers under these ads correcting any potential misinformation
@9JMNKFR1yr1Y
Yes, but only from registered parties, social media is an important platform for political discourse
@9G23JBF1yr1Y
No, however political advertising on social media should conform to the rules of political advertising used elsewhere.
I can banned misinformation.
No, as long as they issue strict guidelines on what can be in said advertising and also ensure that they equally represent all parties.
@8GZMTL34yrs4Y
No, but the ads need to be entirely factual and not just a lame dig at other political parties.
@9BWW9YF2yrs2Y
Yes but no tracking should be used in it
@96BC7PP2yrs2Y
No, but more regulation or auditing
@95795662yrs2Y
shouldnt be able to boost it too much
@HippopiJ3yrs3Y
Yes, and political advertising should be limited to facts and actual policies, no matter the medium.
@HippopiJ3yrs3Y
Political advertising should be limited to facts and actual policies, no matter the medium.
@feptember3yrs3Y
No, but only allow a certain amount of advertising to happen
@934Q4KP3yrs3Y
Yes, if the propaganda is defacing another person
@9342PWS3yrs3Y
No, but regulate so there is equal and unbiased advertising space.
@933YRTC3yrs3Y
No, but I think rules should be in place to stop social media companies using your meta data to target political messages.
No, but it should be identifiable as politically funded.
@9339CKR3yrs3Y
Yes, but all ads must be fact checked and not just smear campaigns.
@932FW2M3yrs3Y
Political advertising should be banned, however, social media plays a large role in communicating political issues to our younger generations
@932BBQS3yrs3Y
No, but apply restrictions to prevent misleading adverts and ensure equal visibility for all parties
@92ZHXRF3yrs3Y
False and misleading advertisements should be removed
@92WFQ2M3yrs3Y
No, But political advertising that lies to viewers should be banned and face punishment.
@92W9LFQ3yrs3Y
On websites it is fine, as long as they are not on instagram
@92TRKMW3yrs3Y
No but they should limit the amount a party can push
@92SX2QF3yrs3Y
TRUTH in political advertising. Not mudslinging
@92N7QDB3yrs3Y
Freedom of speech should prevail
@92K37R23yrs3Y
No but should be regulated better
No, though better oversight of political advertising in general is needed
@92D3QWQ3yrs3Y
Paid political posts should be banned as it creates an unfair advantage.
No but there must be more monitoring of the spread of misleading or blatantly falsehoods
@92CY6M93yrs3Y
Only educational and non-biased advertising should be allowed, i.e. promoting voting enrolment and educational websites
@92CFDDX3yrs3Y
Not ban but definitely limit. Especially the One Nation party
@92BGRV43yrs3Y
No, but these ad's should be mandatorily fact checked
No. They should be fact checked.
@9294HWC3yrs3Y
No, but tighten rules regarding how political advertising is undertaken so as it comes only from the political group, not from a third party
No, but it should be more heavily regulated
@928837B3yrs3Y
No, but is should be limited and non-targeted
@927K9GT3yrs3Y
Advertising should be limited to what that party intends to do, and any negative comments about other parties should not be allowed.
@926Q2NW3yrs3Y
No, but ban inaccurate information
No, but all political advertising should be clearly stated as such at the start and end of the advert
@925DRXL3yrs3Y
No so long as statistics are fact checked and not misleading
Should be monitored in terms of the spread of misinformation
No, but any advertising should be screened for falsities or fear mongering
Yes, but this is not a government policy issue, we have no authority to dictate what a foreign private business does
@922DDRG3yrs3Y
Sometimes it’s okay to a point until it get violent
@8ZTJMNKIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes if it is just childish slander but I would welcome political advertising if they actually took time and care to explain why they should be in a power role and what they'll do for the state and country.
No, but the amount spent should be available as well as why you are targeted in the advert.
No, but they should ban misinformation
@8ZNMKB63yrs3Y
Political advertising should be banned everywhere except for where politics are most relevant - at the voting ballots, in parliament, etc.
no, but it should be limited
No I think they should increase, there isn’t enough easy to understand information for the regular Australian to become familiar with who they are voting for and why. Could be a problem for education?
No, but should be highly regulated.
No, but they should monitor the advertising more strongly
@8ZFGSBZ3yrs3Y
No, but it must be accompanied by independent fact checking verification
@8Z8BM6F3yrs3Y
Social media companies should ban targeted political advertising, they be informing people of what each party stands for.
No, but there should be more oversight from the AEC on truth in political advertising and increased penalties.
no, but social media companies need to provide more clarity around their algorithms
No, but restrictions should be in place
No but there should be a cap on how much parties can spend on advertising.
Social media companies should be able to ban political advertising.
No, but ads should be fact checked and exclude disinformation
@8XMNWT9Liberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes. I don't agree with it, but I believe it's a private companies right to choose what content is on their platform.
No, but when it comes to forcing political opinions on others that's when it should be deleted.
@8WVVJ76Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, it should be up to the people and to not be influenced by political advertising.
@8WLJ7LBUnited Australia3yrs3Y
No, social media companies should not ban or censor and speech.
@Yods083yrs3Y
Yes. We do not want a Trump like protest here in Australia.
No but more fact checking needs to be done
@8VRGLV4One Nation3yrs3Y
Yes, because people are stupid.
@8VDKH7R3yrs3Y
Give the person the option to choose whether they like to see this form of advertising
@8VC6KG4Independent3yrs3Y
No, but allow greater oversight of the aec on social media companies
No but it should be very clear that it is an advertisement
No, but ban if containing threats if violence.
@8TSLXF2Liberal National4yrs4Y
Social media companies should not ban feedom of speech except racial hate speech. Social media platforms like farcebook are a disgrace!
@8TSLXF2Liberal National4yrs4Y
Social media companies should ban feedom of speech except racial hate speech. Social media platforms like farcebook are a disgrace!
@8TPFVBK4yrs4Y
They should be banned from sharing false information
@8TLHSVKIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for paid advertising and undisclosed promotion by the social media company.
No, instead they should be encouraged to advertise less known parties that are often looked down upon
@8TK8FQQ4yrs4Y
Social media companies should ban advertising of far-right and Fascist parties.
@8THSFT74yrs4Y
Social media companies are too powerful and are censoring free speech. They should NOT be allowed to choose who advertises or who can't.
No, however it should be objectively true information that is advertised.
no, but there should be strict limits on what they can post and how often
Yes, to a certain extent.
It's up to the social media companies.
Political advertising should stop when it is close to election day.
@8RJRZRL4yrs4Y
No, but it should be more limited
@neddyboy4232Green4yrs4Y
No, but advertisements should be fact-checked
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