Whilst we have used a handful of SM platforms as illustrative examples, we have argued that, broadly, these data collection routes and the Terms that govern their use pose substantial restrictions that not only threaten the transparency of our research but, more fundamentally, risk restricting the advancement of our knowledge on human behaviour.
Over the past few years, there's been a pressing need for increased understanding of the role dis/misinformation plays in society.
One of the problems is the high accessibility of misinformation in social media. You would expect this to be a boon to researchers, but on the contrary, complex terms of use and limitations in API are problematic for data collection.
Earlier this year, I had the chance to collaborate with a fantastic group of researchers on a comment for Nature Human Behaviour in an effort to raise awareness of the issue.