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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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 @BCR2KCPLiberalfrom Bataan  answered…2mos2MO

Depends on the candidate

 @8ZP49R5from Mindoro Occidental  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, during elections or as elections approach.

 @8VFQ4CWLiberalfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…5yrs5Y

Only if the advertisement has false information.

 @8M98FV9 from Maryland  answered…6yrs6Y

No, but include a rigorous fact checking program.

 @8LDS48T from New York  answered…6yrs6Y

Depends on how biased it is

 @7X7M587 from Indiana  answered…6yrs6Y

No, as long it is true and current.

 @8Q6744C from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only in the case that the advertisement is not based on facts.

 @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.

 @8SCSBS6 from Pennsylvania  answered…5yrs5Y

no, ban those which spread false information instead.

 @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

 @8F4JCSK from Wisconsin  answered…6yrs6Y

I think social media companies should encourage people to vote but not for a certain person.

 @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

 @8VC2Q88 from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

Regardless, it is at the discretion of the administrators of the platform.

 @8XLR4JX from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

At least limit it

 @8VC2Q88 from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

Regardless, it is at the discretion of the executives of the platform

 @8Z3NQVS from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, But you should be able to block the ones you don't want to see.

 @34477B5answered…4yrs4Y

No, but all paid advertisements should be fact checked before being allowed.

 @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

 @8RBQDDP from Vermont  answered…5yrs5Y

No, as long as permitted advertising is overseen through strict oversight and accountability to ensure it is unbiased, true, and transparent and that fake, conspirators based, fringe, and extremist content is barred

 @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

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