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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Response rates from 15.3k Ireland voters.
52% Yes |
48% No |
52% Yes |
48% No |
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Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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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
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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
@9FRBQTR1yr1Y
No, but there should be more of a diversity of opinions on social media rather than an echo chamber.
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