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.
49% Yes |
51% No |
49% Yes |
51% No |
See how support for each position on “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 5.9k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 5.9k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8D2H6GM4yrs4Y
Don’t outright ban it, just don’t support it.
@8GZMTL34yrs4Y
No, but the ads need to be entirely factual and not just a lame dig at other political parties.
@9QZJSXK2wks2W
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.
@9KL8KF95mos5MO
I don’t think they should be banned but I think there should be like disclaimers under these ads correcting any potential misinformation
@9JMNKFR6mos6MO
Yes, but only from registered parties, social media is an important platform for political discourse
@9G23JBF10mos10MO
No, however political advertising on social media should conform to the rules of political advertising used elsewhere.
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