Sapere_aude75 t1_itgpjt5 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Reply to comment by monchota in Social media firms brace for mayhem as US midterms near by Wagamaga

What would the rationale be for that? I mean why would adds on social media platforms be different than say YouTube or tv?

monchota t1_itgyvnf wrote on October 23, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Youtube is social media btw , what we mean is. Elections should not have ads. Only a website everyone can go to and look at the candidates and thier issues.

Sapere_aude75 t1_ith8z44 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 5:13 PM

You are right about YouTube. I don't think it's appropriate to ban adds on social media as long as they are clearly marked, if traditional media is allowed to. It should be both can or neither can.

I guess what is the thought process on why there shouldn't be adds? Don't misunderstand me, I think it might be a great idea. At the same time I think it would be almost impossible to pass legislation like that. Way to much money/power behind buying elections.

Mr_Piddles t1_itgx226 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 3:53 PM

YouTube is also social media.

Sapere_aude75 t1_ith7u49 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Fair point I guess. Then what makes it so different from traditional media?