In January 2018 Germany passed the NetzDG law which required platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to take down perceived illegal content within 24 hours or seven days, depending on the charge, or risk a fine of €50 million ($60 million) fines. In July 2018 representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter denied to the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary committee that they censor content for political reasons. During the hearing Republican members of Congress criticized the social media companies for politically motivated practices in removing some content, a charge the…
Read more38% Yes |
62% No |
34% Yes |
50% No |
2% Yes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
8% No, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
2% Yes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated |
4% No, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9QZJSXK2wks2W
This is a complex question. Farm trolls and deliberate misinformation need to be dealt with. Perhaps it should be a condition of social media platforms operating that they strenuously moderate their sites?
@9PS5PFL1mo1MO
They should reuglate social media sites, but not as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation. They should be monitored for illegal activity.
@92YQS8F2yrs2Y
Neither I don’t trust social media or believe all the information the government provides us is correct
@92XTSG22yrs2Y
This is a difficult question that requires nuance
@92XSQTL2yrs2Y
Not necessarily regulate per say but at least hold the social media sites accountable for any misinformation, especially if they go viral
@92WFQ2M2yrs2Y
No, but an independent unbiased body should stop the spread of Fake news and Misinformation.
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