Re:Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reig...
by 75dvtwin on Friday October 16, 2020 @01:30AM
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This is exactly right.
If FB, Twitter or HN apply their Terms of service rules selectively (or that the ToS are biased against specific political candidates or groups or opinions) -- then they are not a neutral platform.
If they are not a neutral platform, these companies must not be able to claim protections reserved for neutral platforms (like this section 230).
It is the same as a for-profit business must not claim same tax benefits as a Non-profit Charity. If they do, their execs will likely face jail time.
If they are not a neutral platform, these companies must not be able to claim protections reserved for neutral platforms (like this section 230).
It is the same as a for-profit business must not claim same tax benefits as a Non-profit Charity. If they do, their execs will likely face jail time.
Systemic violoaters, would face more jail time.