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.
40% Yes |
60% No |
40% Yes |
60% No |
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@8MNZDP83yrs3Y
Not necessarily, but social media companies should receive many more regulations
@8JCJLWV3yrs3Y
This is an important topic but it is unclear if this should be solved by law. The appropriate application of law is probably via another channel, namely monopoly approaches.
@8M2N46D3yrs3Y
Yes, but by their own will. It shouldn't be up to the government.
@8FSLQPY4yrs4Y
No, it is an expression of free speech
@8KZ52SJ3yrs3Y
No, but they should be more intentional about their algorithms and balance of partisan representations
@9BQVKHK12mos12MO
Only if it spreads fake news or directly calls for violence
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