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It may be difficult to define a line, but I think a line needs to be drawn. When "platforms" editorialize content for the purposes of manipulating user behavio
by rlpb 4y ago
It may be difficult to define a line, but I think a line needs to be drawn.
When "platforms" editorialize content for the purposes of manipulating user behaviour, rather than merely to act in users' interests in helping them find what they want, then I'm in favour of them losing protection.
HN does the latter, so I think it'd be appropriate for HN to keep its protection.
- cft 4y agoIf you read the amicus briefs you will see that once you draw the line, you open the door for lawsuits to establish whether the line has been crossed in each case, with the costly discovery phase, instead of a blanket "cannot sue" now. Goodbye bootstrapped startups with user generated content or your favorite internet forum/mailing list after that.
- cratermoon 4y agoThat's a problem with the American legal system, independent of this or any particular social hazard.
- flakeoil 4y agoYes, it's funny how a huge amount of listed companies in the US have lawsuits against them because their stocks have gone down. Lawyers looking for clients who lost some money and then they sue. The lawyer earns money no matter what, and if they win then they get a big payout.