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Somewhat off-topic, but: For the first time ever today, I got a "Sponsored (political)" tweet on my timeline, from Kamala Harris (whom I do not follow), saying
by adamrezich 8y ago
Somewhat off-topic, but:
For the first time ever today, I got a "Sponsored (political)" tweet on my timeline, from Kamala Harris (whom I do not follow), saying: "We need just 198,248 more people to reach our new goal of 1.5 million Americans against Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States. Will you add your name right now?"
When did Twitter start doing "Sponsored (political)"? This seems like a terrible idea.
- wmf 8y agoWhat's terrible about it? Do you object to political advertising in general?
- adamrezich 8y agoI don't regularly consume content that contains political advertising. Until today Twitter has never engaged in directly politically advertising to me. Thus it was surprising to see this come up in my timeline--and not in a positive way. The tweet itself also assumes I can't think logically for myself and reach my own conclusions on this whole nomination shitshow, and instead urgently advises me to join in with the [large number] of other people who all believe the same thing, as if that number should be a reason for me to change my mind. This particular tweet comes off as startlingly desperate, only made worse by the fact that it's the first "Sponsored (political)" tweet I've had. The whole thing was a highly negative experience and made me think less of Twitter, the Democrats, Mrs. Harris, and this entire political thing happening right now. Maybe that appeal to bandwagon bullshit sways the minds of idiots, but not me. The whole thing is incredibly insulting to everyone's intelligence.