Elected political figures want to be able to sue the service platform instead of people. Shutting us up with fines, or whatever, is weak, compared to shutting down the service, which would respond corporately.

Congress considers blowing up internet law | The Verge

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Congress considers blowing up internet law

The Senate Commerce Committee discussed reforming or repealing Section 230 at a hearing that followed major social media litigation and a debate over jawboning.

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