Source: The American Conservative
by Mason Letteau Stallings
“While most Americans may not be familiar with Section 230, all benefit from it: It is responsible for much of our ability to speak freely online. Without it, it is hard to see how social media would have taken off in the first place. At its core, Section 230 simply prevents computer service providers, including social media companies, from being treated as publishers by law, meaning that they do not have civil liability for user-generated content on their platforms. … platforms can allow people to express a wide range of views without facing continuous lawsuits over user posts and the opinions expressed therein. Because of this, Section 230 is a prime target for would-be internet censors.” (09/30/25)