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The speech isn't free. It is moderated and editorial decisions are being made. It is just pure upside for the owners of sites that want user generated content b
by eppp 3y ago
The speech isn't free. It is moderated and editorial decisions are being made. It is just pure upside for the owners of sites that want user generated content because they can afford excellent lobbyists. If you argued that you can post whatever you want and everything will be displayed by time order then sure. But when these places choose particular user generated content to promote then they are no longer operating as a free speech promoter. They are acting as editors.
- zone411 3y agoWithout this ability, forums would quickly be overrun with spam, propaganda, and extreme trolling. They would all shut down or have no normal users. This has been tried before and it's unworkable.
- eppp 3y agoLet them delete whatever they want then. Just no promotion of user content, it can only be displayed by order of time posted or user votes.
- disgruntledphd2 3y agoThis is a different thing that has nothing to do with Section 230. Maybe it's a good thing, but it's completely separate.