In January 2018 Germany passed the NetzDG law which required platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to take down perceived illegal content within 24 hours or seven days, depending on the charge, or risk a fine of €50 million ($60 million) fines. In July 2018 representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter denied to the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary committee that they censor content for political reasons. During the hearing Republican members of Congress criticized the social media companies for politically motivated practices in removing some content, a charge the…
Read more40% Yes |
60% No |
34% Yes |
48% No |
4% Yes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
6% No, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
2% Yes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated |
6% No, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
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Unique answers from Israel users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9G7844S7mos7MO
Yes, but only through highly independent and professional institutes which are far from the grasp of government, in order to prevent tyranny.
@95W6TSF2yrs2Y
I don't trust the government to decide boundaries, too biased.
@8ZDC4ML2yrs2Y
No, but social media networks should be broken up and socialized/nationalized.
@8VBDG3L3yrs3Y
Yes, but with the utmost care not to infringe on freedom of speech, and only on certain issues such as anti-Semitism and incitement
@8RQCWMV3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it is to promote facts and prevent fake news, and not to squash criticism.
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