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 7k 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.
@B4N293W5 days5D
Yes, instead, people should be able to see independent, unbiased breakdown of all political parties (major and minor) values, to be able to make an informed decision.
@B4BPF7T2wks2W
No, it should be up to the social media company to make that decision or not. Banning political adverts could be a violation of sections 7 and 24.
@B4B9G5P3wks3W
No, but such companies should not be recognised to begin with as legal entities. This means that whatever profit they make ought to be considered as the private income of their owners and taxed accordingly.
@B4B9G5P3wks3W
No, but such companies should not be recognised to begin with. This means that whatever profit they make ought to be considered as the private income of their owners and taxed accordingly.
@B46SKB63wks3W
No, political advertising on social media is essential to a democracy, as a lot of citizens see political advertisments on social media.
@B44FK954wks4W
No. All sides should be free to advertise and campaign on social media and no one should be banned, censored or have limited visibility.
@B3ZSMM2 1mo1MO
No, but they should be required to regulate political advertising and ban political advertising that includes fake news and misinformation.
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