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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@9ZV5N3M2mos2MO
No but the political advertising should pertain to the policies of the political parties/candidates as social media may be the only place individuals get political information
@9JZLYTTSocial Democrats11mos11MO
It's important that people have access to information about who they're voting for, so long as it doesn't cross over onto any sort of vague propaganda or misinformation
@9JYYK2B11mos11MO
There should be more regulations than there are but it shouldn't be banned. It is an important way for political parties to reach younger generations
@9HM7ZJW1yr1Y
Based on where social media stands politically. If they are neutral, no problem, If they are known to favour certain parties, they should be banned.
@9HD4RVN1yr1Y
Political parties should not be allowed to advertise commercially in Ireland outside of the realms of direct public engagement
@9GHN62K1yr1Y
No, but it should be moderated to ensure objectivity and truthfulness, to avoid the spread of misinformation
@9G7T8MC1yr1Y
No, but there should be tight rules and regulations with regard to it and also the age levels targeted
No, but there should be more of a diversity of opinions on social media rather than an echo chamber.
I believe there should be a level of regulation rather than an outright ban.
@9D9R2PV1yr1Y
No, but ensure that what they are advertising is factual and not opinion based.
@8S58KX84yrs4Y
No it should be monitored and open
It depends on whether this advertising is being used to tarnish other political parties reputations or not.
@8DG6RF44yrs4Y
No, Social Media is a powerful tool for candidates of all political persuasions to advertise themselves to the Public and in this day and age it should be promoted. Any candidate not in violation of hate speech legislation should be allowed to sell themselves on social media to people in their communities.
@9ZCY5LJ2mos2MO
No but any adverts must be labelled as such. I also think news outlets should have to be transparent about their bias.
@9ZBVG4D2mos2MO
No, as long it's the social media isn't endorsing political advertising itself but should offer equal political advertising
@9ZB7NX62mos2MO
No, social media provides an avenue to reach voters that traditional messaging might not reach, however, it should be regulated to avoid weaponisation by actors with greater financial power
@9VYBW8Q3mos3MO
No, as long as the advertisements are independent of the companies algorithm, ie. Presented to all users
Yes, because you will only see what the richer party's have to offer and smaller party's will have a smaller out reach
@9NPR5D87mos7MO
They should ban advertising from campaigns and political organisations and groups such as lobbyists and "think tanks", but not from individual users in their capacity as individuals.
@9MLXW348mos8MO
Political advertising should not be banned but should be regulated to avoid misinformation and hate speech
@9K486Y811mos11MO
If it is not propaganda or biased then it is fine, if it is like our own RTE then it should be banned.
@9ZR5NLD2mos2MO
Not really, this will be impossible to enforce so it does not make a difference. People will just use bots which is arguably worse as at least advertisements intent are obvious
@9YM7NHX2mos2MO
Yes, all media should. People should do their own research and all media companies and social media companies should be unbiased and impartial.
@9L7RWG7Independent10mos10MO
No, this is a matter of freedom of speech and public platforms should be treated in the same vein as other public utilities in this matter.
No, so long as the political advertising doesn’t violate social media company’s rules of service I don’t see why it should be banned.
@9Z997FSSocial Democrats2mos2MO
No, but all political advertising should be recognisably marked as to its source, and should be fact-checked to only contain verifiable information.
@9YN3S7F2mos2MO
No but it should be made clear who is funding the advertisment and there should be links for people to educate themselves on the topic.
@8TN5RYF3yrs3Y
From political parties only, think-tanks and private money should be banned from political advertising
No, but make it clear who finances the politician and a ban on ads with outright disinformation(enforced by the electoral commission).
@8TG8ZP94yrs4Y
No, but people under the age of 25 shouldn't be shown political ads
@9C5VN37Social Democrats2yrs2Y
No, but there should be regulations in place as to the frequency and content of the advertising to ensure equal advertisement space to all parties.
@963CJ2K2yrs2Y
Depends if it’s it’s racist or homophobic or dangerous beliefs yes other ways no.
@95Z63GW2yrs2Y
If it is clearly political and advertised as political it should be fine
No but these companies should not be able push certain agendas, it should be fair
@94B9FFS2yrs2Y
No, but require clear and transparent labelling. Adverts should only be placed by the direct party and not third-parties.
Depends if factual information is being presented in a verifiable manner with minimal bias to allow viewers to see their conclusions without bias.
Political advertising is useless, everyone already knows who they're going to vote for, and advertising is propaganda.
@9423SDH2yrs2Y
No, just prevent kids from seeing it.
@93ZLLPN2yrs2Y
No, and it should be illegal for social media companies to show preference towards a political party.
@93TSWYR3yrs3Y
Politicians should not buy advert spots but can use their own social media accounts to voice opinions
@93TSWYR3yrs3Y
Politicians should buy advert spots but can use their own social media to voice opinions
@8ZP8PFFSocial Democrats3yrs3Y
No, so long as it doesn't attack political opponents, particular groups of people, or spread misinformation. Otherwise it would be a violation of free speech.
No, but it has to be clearly indicated that the advertisement is politically motivated.
@8XT8YYY3yrs3Y
Yes and instead provide information tools like this test
No, but regulation and transparency is needed
@8VZKJTZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if what their saying is debatable
@8VPL97D3yrs3Y
No, politics are necessary.
@8VDKNH63yrs3Y
no, just increase misinformation investigations
@8V5VN9Y3yrs3Y
If it is strictly monitered and regulated, then I see no issue in it
No, we should be decreasing our carbon footprint and there should be a limit on the amount of posters political parties can make and place around the country.
@8TNBBPS3yrs3Y
Yes, but what is political these days?? Wearing a mask during a pandemic became political so I can’t see how they could possibly try.
@8TKBK46Social Democrats4yrs4Y
No, but increase political advertising regulations.
@8TF7JSS4yrs4Y
No, but there should be a line drawn between what is simply political advertising and what is just plain propaganda
@8TD9SGM4yrs4Y
Should be restricted and monitored
No, but make it clear who finances the politician.
@8TC3GSR4yrs4Y
No, not in general, but only from dictatorial regimes.
@8T75KXJ4yrs4Y
No except on election days
@8T6748C4yrs4Y
I think what would deem as political advertising would be either to concise that it’s biased or too broad that it’s censoring, I don’t see how it would work so No
@8SQ2LZN4yrs4Y
There should be non-bias political information adverts with policies form manifestos published and not from private funding
@8SM29ZJ4yrs4Y
No, as long as it is purely factual and informative
@8SBS99CSocial Democrats4yrs4Y
There should be tighter regulations on advertising that resembles propaganda or provides incorrect information
No, but make it clear who finances the advertising.
as long as it is not spreading false information then it is fine
@8RLNYM84yrs4Y
Yes, and while we are at it, ban advertising and support political education
@8RLGPYF4yrs4Y
No, but it should be regulated by an independent body
Yes unless the information has come from the party’s own official page
@8R4YPSK4yrs4Y
No, but it should remove fake news
@8R49DZ24yrs4Y
As long as it is used in an ethical way then it should be allowed
@8QZRHPN4yrs4Y
No but they should ensure balance and ban fake, ambiguous information.
@8QZ4MZW4yrs4Y
No, but there should be more policing to make sure it is all true
@8QYTPGQSocial Democrats4yrs4Y
No, but there should be adequate fact-checking by the site to ensure no propaganda or false information is spread to targeted audiences.
@8QXBFFS4yrs4Y
Political advertising on social media should be regulated and fact-checked before posting is allowed.
@8QT462D4yrs4Y
This depends on the political advertising.
@8QK64YZSocial Democrats4yrs4Y
They shouldn’t be able to share private information with third parties and should be held accountable for falsehoods that might appear in these adds.
@8QFR7FQ4yrs4Y
Don't really have an opinion
@8Q5RDNV4yrs4Y
@8PV3Y984yrs4Y
No, but misleading and false information should be removed by the cite itself
No, but they should add fact-checking disclaimers and provide links to unbiased, non-partisan electoral information
@8FK6KMZ4yrs4Y
No, but they should be fact-checked and the source of funding be available.
@8D6GCCY4yrs4Y
@8CWNV9J4yrs4Y
No, but there should have to be fact checkers from both sides and neutral sides displayed next to the ad.
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
No, but there should be fact checkers from the right, left, and neutral leanings.
@9B4XQZJ2yrs2Y
No, but political adverts should be regulated
@99RSG8R2yrs2Y
No, as long as it is done in a dignified way that doesn't attempt to sway votes by way of repetition or forced advertisement.
@99CY6CQ2yrs2Y
No. And no political party should be censored on social meeting.
@99C2P6P2yrs2Y
No, but only allow government distrubted advertisements reminding citizens of upcoming elections and the importance of voting. No private or politically motovated advertisements
@97ZMFLY2yrs2Y
No but it should be heavily regulated to ensure that there is no misinformation or hate
Yes but they should be required to have them independently fact checked prior entering any agreement to broadcast
@97Q84D42yrs2Y
This needs to be looked at we need an advertising policy
No, so long as equal coverage is mandated for candidates and parties to prevent the corruption of power that happens in the US.
@8QNLDHQ4yrs4Y
Stringently regulate as opposed to an outright ban.
@8SRGHV74yrs4Y
No, but it should be clear it is political advertising
@93JPY4M3yrs3Y
i dont think it matters however just dont make the full platform political cause some people arent there for that
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