Stephen Donnelly accuses Sinn Fein of ‘weaponising social media’

The transcript discusses the belief that Sinn Fein has effectively weaponized social media through sophisticated campaigns, with concerns about their Facebook pages being managed from Eastern Europe. It highlights the toxicity of platforms like Twitter and Facebook, the issues with targeted advertising, and the lack of transparency in online interactions. The discussion also covers the online abuse faced by politicians, especially females, and questions the responsibility of social media platforms in managing hatred and violence.

What is the significance of targeted advertising in political campaigns as mentioned in the text?

In what ways do you think social media platforms should take responsibility for the content shared on their sites?