Roachmill Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Well here's something to stir the pot... Apparently Facebook as been charging Biden more for adverts than Trump; to the tune of ~$8,000,000 were Biden getting Trumps average cheaper rates. One example (there are more) from the analysis: The difference was especially stark in advertisements aimed primarily at Facebook users in swing states in July and August, where Biden’s campaign paid an average of $34.34 per 1,000 views, more than double Trump’s average of $16.55. During that period, Biden also paid more for ads that ran nationally and in other states—an average of $28.55 to Trump’s $20.35. Facebook dismissed the number cruncher's results as "...misunderstanding of how digital advertising works...". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Facebook dismissed the number cruncher's results as "...misunderstanding of how digital advertising works...". Sounds to me like Facebook might have been "spamming" users with Biden ads, and charging for the priveledge. Bias maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Facebook dismissed the number cruncher's results as "...misunderstanding of how digital advertising works...". Sounds to me like Facebook might have been "spamming" users with Biden ads, and charging for the priveledge. Bias maybe ? I didn't get that from reading the article. You have to buy adverts (in blocks of 1000 from the looks of it) in the first place and you specify specific geographic locations and user interests to target them at. I'm not saying there's bias here (I don't know) but it's a flip-side to the "left-wing tech-giants are biased!!!" point raised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Well, there is that much conspiracy theory/bullsh!t/waffle, and plain rubbish spouted about Trump/Biden, I thought that I would just add some to the mix... I'm not really surprised at the Democrats spending. Here in the UK, if a politician wants to appear as the most popular candidate, they cover every available lamp post etc with leaflets proclaiming the name etc. Spending on Facebook advertising is just another facet of the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) You're missing the point I think; the same number of adverts issued to the same audience was seeing Biden charged more than Trump. In this case, it's not a matter of who spends more; rather why one side is charged more. Personally, I don't really care but it does appear to go against the narrative being pushed by Trumps both big and small. Edited November 2, 2020 by Roachmill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I don't care either. I must be one of the small minority who does not suffer from "TDS". If Biden is being charged more, then Biden is being taken for a ride. Great choice for president.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Ah, the good old "TDS" jibe. It is not uncommon to formulate opinions based on evidence and facts, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Ah, the good old "TDS" jibe. It is not uncommon to formulate opinions based on evidence and facts, Colin.It wasn't a 'jibe'. As for 'facts and evidence', I couldn't care less. For the last 4 years we have been bombarded by the 'guff' and 'flatulence' that seems to be american politics and,frankly, I am fed up with it. There are no UK subjects who are really able to influence the american vote so, let them get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 So why pat yourself on the back for not being in the minority to suffer from "TDS" (with rolling eyes emoji!)? As for not caring about facts and evidence... eh... do you not think that's something to do with where we are now. As for British subjects not having an impact on the US platform - are you unaware of the links between Nigel, Steve, Boris and Donald? We may be the whipping boy in the equation, but do you not appreciate the situation we are putting ourselves in? "We" have put ourselves into the hands of Boris, Nigel and Steve's hands. Trump is just waiting to grab us by the whatever. At least Biden would engage in some old school foreplay first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 T.D.S? Ter die sumendum, Latin for, "Three times a day." Trump three times a day would be far too much for me, and so would Biden. Of course, that's true of America as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckle Oxters Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Onybody bydin (not Biden!) up tae watch da results come in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I can't - sleeping on the school run when you're the driver isn't a good look! But I anticipate squinting an eye at my phone through the night. Fingers crossed Trump doesn't try and pull a fast one by trying to declare early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie P Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 It's tight so far, but a long night ahead..... Grottifinnie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 This is a "Brexit" situation for America,with no clear leader . The next 4 years will be, interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NullVoid Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 BBC newsUS election 2020: Vote goes to wire as Trump falsely claims fraudhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/election-us-2020-54786937"falsely claims" ?That cant actually be checked until tomorrow and the "impartiality charter" allows BBC to say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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