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Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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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 @3GZTJR2answered…6yrs6Y

No, however there should be equal coverage for all candidates not just the leading Democrat and Republican

 @83WFRPW from California  answered…6yrs6Y

No, unless it’s aimed at a specific demographic besides partisan demographics, so no targeting African-Americans or Whites but more like targeting Democrats or Republicans.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, because most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in these ads

  @8P6PWZP from Louisiana  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but people should be able to express their political opinions.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, because most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, because most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising.

 @8QDSNZY from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

Only on sites that have large amounts of people who are underage (Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram)

 @8SFDLS6 from Iowa  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but it should only be banned if they advertise an attack towards an opposing political party or political opponent.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, since most social media companies will not extend the time or labor to check for false information or misleading claims made in such advertising

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as these companies do not monitor for proven false information that they publish

 @8WRR7YQ from Kentucky  answered…5yrs5Y

Political advertising should be limited to an extent.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but only allow political ads that are used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing, and do not vilify an opposing political party or candidate by stating unverified or misleading information

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but only allow political ads that are used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but only allow political ads that are solely used for assistance in grassroots fundraising and organizing, not ads that challenge an opposing candidate's positions on issues

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