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>There are plenty of reasons why libel and slander are punishable by law. Why do you think they are? Also note: nobody is cracking down on libel and slander on
by jay_kyburz 2y ago
>There are plenty of reasons why libel and slander are punishable by law. Why do you think they are?
Also note: nobody is cracking down on libel and slander on social media because we consider internet publishers "common carriers" when infarct the should be held accountable for the things they promote.
- motorest 2y ago> Also note: nobody is cracking down on libel and slander on social media because we consider internet publishers "common carriers" when infarct the should be held accountable for the things they promote. The "common carrier" status of services which hold editorial control over the content that's pushed and promoted is highly dubious.
- bdangubic 2y agomaybe common carrier is not quite right but social media has no proof of identity. hence I cannot sue motorest for libel if you send a nasty personal-attack reply to this :)