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.
@9L7RWG7Independent4wks4W
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.
@9K486Y82mos2MO
If it is not propaganda or biased then it is fine, if it is like our own RTE then it should be banned.
@9JZLYTTSocial Democrats2mos2MO
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
@9JYYK2B2mos2MO
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
@9HM7ZJW4mos4MO
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.
@9HD4RVN5mos5MO
Political parties should not be allowed to advertise commercially in Ireland outside of the realms of direct public engagement
@9GHN62K6mos6MO
No, but it should be moderated to ensure objectivity and truthfulness, to avoid the spread of misinformation
@9G7T8MC6mos6MO
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.
@9DCBLPNPBB Solidarity8mos8MO
I believe there should be a level of regulation rather than an outright ban.
@9D9R2PV8mos8MO
No, but ensure that what they are advertising is factual and not opinion based.
@99CY6CQ1yr1Y
No. And no political party should be censored on social meeting.
@99C2P6P1yr1Y
No, but only allow government distrubted advertisements reminding citizens of upcoming elections and the importance of voting. No private or politically motovated advertisements
@97ZMFLY1yr1Y
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
@97Q84D41yr1Y
This needs to be looked at we need an advertising policy
@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.
@93YDL4L2yrs2Y
@93TSWYR2yrs2Y
Politicians should not buy advert spots but can use their own social media accounts to voice opinions
@93TSWYR2yrs2Y
Politicians should buy advert spots but can use their own social media to voice opinions
@8ZP8PFFSocial Democrats2yrs2Y
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.
No, so long as equal coverage is mandated for candidates and parties to prevent the corruption of power that happens in the US.
@8XT8YYY2yrs2Y
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.
No, but make it clear who finances the politician.
@8TC3GSR3yrs3Y
No, not in general, but only from dictatorial regimes.
@8T75KXJ3yrs3Y
No except on election days
@8T6748C3yrs3Y
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
@8SQ2LZN3yrs3Y
There should be non-bias political information adverts with policies form manifestos published and not from private funding
@8SM29ZJ3yrs3Y
No, as long as it is purely factual and informative
@8SBS99CSocial Democrats3yrs3Y
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
@8RLNYM83yrs3Y
Yes, and while we are at it, ban advertising and support political education
@8RLGPYF3yrs3Y
No, but it should be regulated by an independent body
Yes unless the information has come from the party’s own official page
The historical activity of users engaging with this question.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion
Loading data...
