A few points to keep in mind re: tonight's Trump Twitter news.
- The First Amendment, not #Section230, allows Twitter and other interactive computer services to moderate and remove content.
- There is no distinction between "platforms" and "publishers" under 230
- The First Amendment, not #Section230, allows Twitter and other interactive computer services to moderate and remove content.
- There is no distinction between "platforms" and "publishers" under 230
- Twitter is nothing like a "public forum." Not even close. Look up Marsh v. Alabama.
- Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. are no "monopolies." They are competitors.
- Trump and his allies have many services to choose from when it comes to communicating on the Internet
- Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. are no "monopolies." They are competitors.
- Trump and his allies have many services to choose from when it comes to communicating on the Internet
- You'll see arguments floating around about how Section 230 is outdated and/or being abused. Fortunately, the two authors of the bill are still alive and have been vocal about its meaning and the intent behind its drafting.
- Section 230 is just a law. It's not holy. It can be amended. However, amendments aimed at addressed alleged bias run into that pesky First Amendment I noted above.
- "Free Speech" is not an entitlement to property, it's a principle you enjoy when the government is restrained
- "Free Speech" is not an entitlement to property, it's a principle you enjoy when the government is restrained
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