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.
43% Yes |
57% No |
43% Yes |
57% No |
See how support for each position on “Political Advertising on Social Media” has changed over time for 12.2k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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The policy of government legs hussel disagree by legend former US president Donald Trump and former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and use Ban social helps online delivery
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No, but algorithms should not be able to influence a person by showing more of one politician/party over another
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No, but political advertising should ONLY encompass what a candidate's or party's factual stances/policies are
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Depends on the aggression, timing, and content of the ads. If they are "attack ads", that serve no other purpose than to belittle other political parties, without selling a proper alternative, those should be targeted.
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No, but they should be unable to give donations to political parties.
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No, As long as the spending is made public and where the money came from.
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