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 222 Queensland voters.
46% Yes |
54% No |
46% Yes |
54% No |
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Unique answers from Queensland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@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.
@B32RT3F3wks3W
No, it is up to the company themselves if they choose to prohibit political advertisements. Banning them outright could violate sections 7 and 28.
@B2VQX4L4wks4W
Yes, but only from third-parties. Officially licenced and regulated advertising from candidates is fine.
@B2CRN7Q2mos2MO
There should be no political advertising at all except for advertising a government policy website where all parties have identical format to outline policies and public can study and compare policies.
@9WV3SFC4mos4MO
I lean towards agreeing with political advertising on social media because it can provide information and help clarify facts. However, I also believe it's important for people to think critically and not be manipulated by the content.
@9T6VJPC6mos6MO
They should ensure even advertising between all candidates, regardless of individual advertising budgets.
@9QZJSXK8mos8MO
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.
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