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EDIT: I replied to this before refreshing and seeing sibling replies. So I guess all I have to add is another link.

On the contrary, Section 230 is what allows platforms to make some editorial decisions without thereby assuming liability for all user-generated content.

Before 230, what you said was true.

I like this explanation: https://www.techdirt.com/2020/06/23/hello-youve-been-referre...

It's a good explanation, and more readable than the Wikipedia! Thanks for that.

That is something oft-repeated in conservative circles without a shred of basis in law. In fact, Section 230(c)(2) of the CDA does the exact opposite. It was written to explicitly _grant_ immunity when companies moderate in good faith.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_230

OK, thank you for the correction! I'll read it and learn more.

Companies are allowed to moderate their platforms under Section 230.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/21/18700605/section-230-inte...

Thank you!