So McConnell is saying he'll only increase payouts to normal Americans only if Democrats agree to torpedo Facebook's business model? Uh. Yes please.
Don't listen to anyone who says repeal of Section 230 would destroy the internet. That's total fear-mongering nonsense and a justification for lots of really awful illegal and violent behavior. https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/rumors-spread-on-social-media
"Rumors Spread on Social Media..."

Facebook is directly responsible for violence globally and in American society. Mark Zuckerberg, or Facebook, needs to be held liable.

https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/rumors-spread-on-social-media
What happens if Section 230 disappears? Courts actually have to start working out common law torts again. Or Congress can step in and deal with it but with the pressure to act instead of not act. This stuff isn't an asteroid heading towards earth, it's a made up problem.
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