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.
Response rates from 7.5k Australia voters.
49% Yes |
51% No |
49% Yes |
51% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8D2H6GM5yrs5Y
Don’t outright ban it, just don’t support it.
@B57YJ4K2mos2MO
only the ones that aren’t the Animal Justice Party and such, any that aren’t about being kind to all kind
@B57H5LR2mos2MO
Only for major parties, smaller parties that can not afford ad campaigns should still be allowed to advertise on social media
@B56HFGT2mos2MO
Only if it infiltrates too much content to the individual resulting in their whole feed being about political advertising
@B56H6G22mos2MO
No, as long as it is advertised in a way that the user has asked to see more of that content. And those who wish not to can customise their feed in this way.
@B4XQCB83mos3MO
No, but all political advertising should be highlighted clearly, just as it already is on Australian TV
@B4RPRLP3mos3MO
No, this risks enforcing the duopoly of major political parties as the alternatives cannot make their voices heard or recognised as easily. However, social media companies have an obligation to regulate for truth in political advertising.
@B4QDR4G3mos3MO
No, but there should be regulations that understand how political ads are delivered to their audience. The algorithm ensures people aren’t fully informed
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