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Are social media companies' content standards flawed?

Asked by ABC 17 News

354 Votes

Are social media companies' content standards flawed?

84%

Yes Yes

16%

No No

84%

Yes

The issue has gained prominence this week after Facebook removed a political ad from Senate candidate Eric Greitens.

The issue has gained prominence this week after Facebook removed a political ad from Senate candidate Eric Greitens. Show Less

3 Comments

Lisa Gore

One sided political Censorship allowed them to completely suppress the conservative and other candidates message for president from 2016 on. The censorship of Greitens Ad is a huge example! Infringes on 1stAmendmt. Social Credit system incoming. Ex: Say the wrong things you can’t get $$ at ur bank.

Jack L

Jennifer, for once I vote with "Lord Voldemort" Max, and I vote against "Jailbird Justin". You are correct, like usual

Jack L

Sometimes inmates become "institutionalized " and it takes them a while to adjust to normal society

Jack L

I avoid social media as much as possible, I think most of it sucks, but I guess they have the right to put up what they want as long as it`s factual. We have the right to go there or not

Jennifer M

Max says I'm correct. Convict/burger flipper Justin says I'm wrong. Which is it boys?

Jennifer M

As usual, Poor Justin is still all show and no go. We'll just say that's an "institutional thing". Hopefully that remedies at some point

Jennifer M

Just as Trump can say all the lies about a stolen election he wishes. We have a right not to read it. But he does NOT have a right to start a riot like did. Just like we don't have a right to yell fire in a theater or yell bomb on a plane or yell active shooter in a mall or stadium etc.

Max DeYoung

Eric Greitens' has the Right, to make and post the Ad. The people have the Right, to view or not view the Ad. Just like Biden has the Right to Blabber his daily lies and rhetoric, the People have the Right to Laugh at his Blabber or not listen to and not laugh at his Blabber.

Max DeYoung

That is correct Jennifer, Trump can say it and you can ignore it, like we ignore you, Jack, and Adam.

Jennifer M

Honestly, all of social media is screwed up. I detest all of it. But as much of a 1st amendment right Greitens has to make and post his ad, the social media platforms have equal right to view it as they wish and refuse to post it.

Max DeYoung

Facebook has no tolerance for Conservative thoughts, Honesty, or Political Satire. Elon is going to purchase Facebook next! He's already working on it, he is just waiting for Meta stock to fall further down. It has already fallen over 50% in the last six months!

16%

No

Defenders say the standards are keeping hurtful and hateful speech off platforms.

Defenders say the standards are keeping hurtful and hateful speech off platforms. Show Less

2 Comments

Bonnie Sandker

Keep the trash etc., coming from the Republicans off. Greitens went too far. Hasn't he seen all the killings of children etc., on the media? Trump should be banned for life from all social contact through Facebook and Twitter.

Vernon Taylor

An awesome hatred filled intolerant post. Illustrates what real Republications and conservatives face from liberal minions and their determination to silence and eliminate all who dare to voice realistic opinions and concerns.

Jack L

Bonnie, you are 100% correct

Adam

Damn Bonnie!!! Go get em. Tell how you really feel....lol But yes, I agree with you

Do you think business owners should refrain from making political statements?

Asked by KTVZ

1,049 Votes

Do you think business owners should refrain from making political statements?

54%

Yes! Yes!

46%

No! No!

54%

Yes!

6 Comments

Rick Allen

They are just shooting themselves in the foot, no matter what they say, a group or groups of people will boycott them hurting the business, its stupid!

Dianne Price

They should remain neutral!

Shamra D Wampler

I actually wanted to vote no. It seems that it's ok to say whatever you want to say if you are certain race or sex. But, if you are a Caucasian that knows what sex you are, and are attracted to the opposite sex, then you are looked at as racist and hateful if you don't agree with what's happening.

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

A lot of businesses no longer get my business because of their political views being flashed everywhere. Some things should be kept to yourself if you want a thriving diverse business!

Lynn Huntley

To protect themselves.

Gabe West

No they should so people know who to support

46%

No!

8 Comments

Ross Poldark

Enough of all this black balling businesses because some peoples feelings got hurt. Enough of the wokeness!!!!!!!!

Deb Kizer Dyck

Our country was founded with freedom of speech. We've gotten to the point where if someone disagrees with someone else, that person ( or business) should be punished for thinking or speaking differently. That's just wrong.

Lee Edlund

Owners are citizens and have a right to express their opinions. That said, they need to be ready for both support and opposition.

Jer W

It's a free country, isn't it? The freedom of speech is to voice your opinion.

Kevin Crabtree

Business have same rights as individuals

Kenneth Emmrich

No. The problem is that if you are a left wing lunatic and you let your crazy ideas and beliefs be known you will be welcomed by the left and the media. But if you have conservative views and beliefs that are based on well thought out truths you will be slammed and called a bigot. Speak the truth.

Ben Hargis

They have the right to express what they want. But if they support something I don't they'll most likely lose my business.

Greg Moore

Business owners are citizens, and often some of the most important since they provide jobs. But one must be prudent in how they make their comments. Customers have the right to not patronize anyone they don't like. I do believe politically-motivated false ratings are awful.

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Will Elon Musk's ownership be good or bad for Twitter?

Asked by ABC 17 News

500 Votes

Will Elon Musk's ownership be good or bad for Twitter?

61%

Good Good

39%

Bad Bad

61%

Good

7 Comments

Ryan

When a company is public you have to always show value to your share holders. Elon will be able to kick bots off, re in state true free speech and clean up the app. He will be able to do this since he doesn’t have to always be showing increased users, ext.

Max

Good for Twitter and America. Free speech wins again. And I knew the Disney thing, had to move along to a new topic.

Max

This Question of the Day won't last long either. It's leaning way to Conservative.

Lisa Gore

They are lucky they didn’t go broke and Elon kept them alive basically. Go Woke Go Broke. #Im🍑44

Skye pie

He know how to run a successful business too many people were not doing knowing working for twitter so he fired them to make more money for himself and people who work you cant get bad at him

Adam

Thought you all might like this article. Have a great day. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/06/04/ohio-state-university-study-conservatives-liberal-political-misinformation/7524485002/

39%

Bad

2 Comments

Jeanette Johnson

bad very very bad I used to like him that is UNTIL what he did to the workers I can't say what I really feel. and wouldn't be a good look for me and I don't want to be seen that way ESPECIALLY when I'm not that kind of person

Tim Sylvester

I think Musks' performance speaks for itself at this point!

Freespeech SquareOffs

Are social media companies' content standards flawed?

84% Yes Yes

16% No No

84% Yes

16% No

Do you think business owners should refrain from making political statements?

54% Yes! Yes!

46% No! No!

54% Yes!

46% No!

Will Elon Musk's ownership be good or bad for Twitter?

61% Good Good

39% Bad Bad

61% Good

39% Bad

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