[Group Prediction] Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet, has been under scrutiny in recent years, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for it to be revoked or modified. With the Supreme Court hearing the Gonzalez v. Google case, something may finally happen here.  Vote your prediction (👍 Let it Stay, 👎 Has to Go), and comment your preference!  

Jerome Cody

The end of Section 230? A new bill could be coming down the pike that sets a timer on protections long held by online platforms, which allow them to moderate content on their services while also not taking on liability for what their users post. Section 230 has been a bedrock of the modern Internet, but American politicians on both sides of the aisle nonetheless have it in their sights. Precisely what could be accomplished in the current Congressional environment is not clear, but any reductions in the moderation capability of platforms could change the fundamental makeup of online discourse.

https://www.theinformation.com/articles/exclusive-section-230-may-finally-get-changed-lawmakers-prep-new-bill?_bhlid=cb82375becfca4330ad920e5318fe67df63b3301&rc=gzsl71

The end of Section 230? A new bill could be coming down the pike that sets a timer on protections long held by online platforms, which allow them to moderate content on their services while also not taking on liability for what their users post. Section 230 has been a bedrock of the modern Internet, but American politicians on both sides of the aisle nonetheless have it in their sights. Precisely what could be accomplished in the current Congressional environment is not clear, but any reductions in the moderation capability of platforms could change the fundamental makeup of online discourse.  https://www.theinformation.com/articles/exclusive-section-230-may-finally-get-changed-lawmakers-prep-new-bill?_bhlid=cb82375becfca4330ad920e5318fe67df63b3301&rc=gzsl71

In June 1995, two young congressmen reached across the aisle to introduce legislation that would become the defining legal protection of the internet era: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields internet companies from liability for content created by users. Now, nearly 30 ...

Section 230 May Finally Get Changed as Lawmakers Prep New Bill

Bobby

Believe it or not, the internet functioned just fine before the current crop of algorithmic profit machines set the world on fire. It will continue to work just fine after 230 goes away.

Yes, it will be a massive, overdue disruption. Which is precisely what we need.

Believe it or not, the internet functioned just fine before the current crop of algorithmic profit machines set the world on fire. It will continue to work just fine after 230 goes away.  Yes, it will be a massive, overdue disruption. Which is precisely what we need.

Todd Smith

Can I predict nothing happens while believing it should be amended?

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/07/01/56-of-americans-oppose-the-right-to-sue-social-media-companies-for-what-users-post/

Can I predict nothing happens while believing it should be amended?  https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/07/01/56-of-americans-oppose-the-right-to-sue-social-media-companies-for-what-users-post/

41% of U.S. adults say people should be able to sue social media companies for content that other users post on these companies’ platforms.

56% of Americans oppose the right to sue social media companies for what users post

Nate

Even a narrowly tailored decision in favor of the plaintiffs will be detrimental both to free speech and the overall quality of content online

Jerome Cody

A group of likeminded people in The Most Important Thing are talking about this.