yes, I think it is very important to make sure that there is some regulation on what is posted on social media, espeically during the elections. With the amount of false news and misinformation that... moreyes, I think it is very important to make sure that there is some regulation on what is posted on social media, espeically during the elections. With the amount of false news and misinformation that is spread on social media I think it is good for countries to tackle this situation which will reduce the negative impact of social media on elections. Less
I think that social media's role in elections is something we are just having to get used to in elections, and candidates should be responsible for having to navigate this. The government could... moreI think that social media's role in elections is something we are just having to get used to in elections, and candidates should be responsible for having to navigate this. The government could promote more legitimate forms of news, but I don't think regulating social media would be effective. Less
While social media has become very impactful, I do not think it is the government's right to regulate speech on any platform, whether that be on social media or in public.
I hardly think that social media has been the destabilizing force on civic life that leaders want to believe- the average person has always been rather politically disengaged. Maybe the state just... moreI hardly think that social media has been the destabilizing force on civic life that leaders want to believe- the average person has always been rather politically disengaged. Maybe the state just needs a better marketing campaign. Less
Social media posts are part of the conversation about what constitutes free speech. Even if posts are misinformation, they fall in this category. It is an individual's responsibility to ensure they... moreSocial media posts are part of the conversation about what constitutes free speech. Even if posts are misinformation, they fall in this category. It is an individual's responsibility to ensure they check the information they see online. Less
Although social media can and has been used deliberately to affect elections and manipulate politics, it may not be necessary for all countries to agree on a unified approach to mitigating this.... moreAlthough social media can and has been used deliberately to affect elections and manipulate politics, it may not be necessary for all countries to agree on a unified approach to mitigating this problem. This issue varies greatly by country, so it would be easier and more effective to come up with a balance that can satisfy the majority of one country instead of everyone across the world. Less
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