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 |
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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.
@9KL8KF91mo1MO
I don’t think they should be banned but I think there should be like disclaimers under these ads correcting any potential misinformation
@9JMNKFR2mos2MO
Yes, but only from registered parties, social media is an important platform for political discourse
@9G23JBF6mos6MO
No, however political advertising on social media should conform to the rules of political advertising used elsewhere.
@9DXYSP87mos7MO
I can banned misinformation.
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