Tom Merritt reveals why a bookstore isn't liable for books it sells, unlike a magazine publisher for letters.
As heard by us
A clear reset on the law that still shapes platform speech and moderation.
Section 230 is one of those laws people cite often and explain poorly. This episode does the useful work of taking the statute apart, following the publisher-liability rule, and showing how the moderation carveout applies when a platform removes material it finds objectionable.
Why you'd press play
You want the actual Section 230 rule, not the meme version.
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