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Yes, "free speech" protects it against lawsuits. See Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
by thoughtstheseus 7y ago
Yes, "free speech" protects it against lawsuits. See Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
- shaki-dora 7y agoNo! No, No, no! This is the myth that won't die. Just actually read Sec 230! It says, explicitly and understandably, that moderating an online community does not create a liability for user-created content. You do not have to take a "hands off" attitude to avoid liability. That's the whole purpose of Sec 230. For people to continue getting this exactly wrong is absurd. Background: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/21/18700605/section-230-internet-law-twenty-six-words-that-created-the-internet-jeff-kosseff-interview https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/21/18700605/section-230-inte...
- thoughtstheseus 7y agoI made no mention that Facebook cannot moderate its platform. You're right that categorizing it as user created content is more precise than saying free speech.