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.
36% Yes |
64% No |
36% Yes |
64% No |
See how support for each position on “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 61.8k Italy voters.
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See how importance of “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 61.8k Italy voters.
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Unique answers from Italy users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92CDR4T2yrs2Y
Yes, unless it is informative
@8TGWVWS3yrs3Y
They are private companies, it's up to them. This is not a political question.
@8QP93Z33yrs3Y
Yes, but it has to be explicit that it is a political advertising
@8PWDVRX3yrs3Y
No, but social media companies should remove political advertising containing fake news and hate speech.
@8PHVGZH3yrs3Y
No, but it should be more controlled.
@8K4MTMR3yrs3Y
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