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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@3WJLKCG4yrs4Y
Yes, this is their decision to make as a private company
@593CCZ54yrs4Y
If the company decides to, it is a private company and can do what it wants.
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
No, they shouldn't, but its up to them
@92N5JGD3yrs3Y
Yes and no. There should be a large pool of candidates to choose from in a primary and a smaller pool for the election. Funds should be equal so advertising would be equal as well.
@63ZXW6N4yrs4Y
No, but people should have the option to block it from their feed.
@RichardYRodgers4yrs4Y
No, but also the government should not dictate the operations of private companies
@8D5J4RR4yrs4Y
If they want to, great. I don't trust them to do it well, but let them.
@8F8D9G34yrs4Y
All advertising should be banned on social media.
@8GMPK8G4yrs4Y
No, because they advertise to get information out and social media is the way to go.
@8GYCXW34yrs4Y
They should do what they want. If people don't like it they can cease using the site
@8L9P7P34yrs4Y
No, but they should be verified by the government before it is shown worldwide.
@8L9P7P34yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be approved by the government before showcased everywhere.
@8PGXGG64yrs4Y
Only if they want to, but if they do they must ban it from both sides
@8SHBYN44yrs4Y
Only if each party is getting a fair amount of representation
@93DHP4B3yrs3Y
No, and they should no determine the truth value of the advertisment and must accept all political ads.
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