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by bobthepanda 2076 days ago
The major, major issue is not really the hosting, but the amplification mechanism (e.g. "More like X"). The social networks have basically used "algorithms" as an excuse to wash their hands of even basic moderation up until this point, and it's well documented that recommendations lead people into echo chamber rabbitholes.

The solution is very simple. Remove section 230 specifically for recommendations. Which IMO makes sense, people perceive "More like X" or more explicitly "You might also like X" as tacit endorsement.

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> "algorithms" as an excuse to wash their hands of even basic moderation

The algorithms ARE moderation, of sorts.