Reply to post: Section 230...the real issue

Failed insurrection aside, Biden is going to be president in two weeks. What does it mean for tech policy?

Bruce Ordway

Section 230...the real issue

>> fake news, misinformation, and offensive content

Yes, I have mixed feelings about this.

When I was a kid, people with "fringe" might have a small storefront and pass out pamplets on a corner.

Now everyone has the ability to publish anything, and with instant, international exposure.

Luckily, for all of us it's not against the law to be an asshole...yet.

I'm all for freedom... of speech, to be an idiot if you want, etc...

But there sure seem to be a lot more individuals going beyond the reasonable lines all the time... and that look to ruin things for all of us in the future?

I'm not sure how the government can ever handle individuals who lie, incite, etc... without some changes to the protections to the enterprises that provide the publishing platforms?

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