Cosmic Yak
Philosopher
Thanks.
I note that these proposals would force websites to carry political views opposed by the owners.
I would be in favour of this, just to see the anguish and gnashing of teeth from all the far-right-wing, white supremacist websites you keep linking to being forced to carry messages from those opposed to those particular ideologies.
These proposals would also make the site hosts liable for their content, which is also likely to have more serious repercussions for your favoured conspiracist, anti-semitic, massively libellous sources.
So, yes, Bubba, I agree: let's do this, so we can shut down all your favourite sites.![]()
Thinking about this a bit further:
If, as Bubba wishes, the internet is policed and regulated by the government, what happens to potentially libelous posts? Bubba has made two such, accusing Biden of multiple sexual assaults on children, and accusing Trump of receiving stolen property.
If these proposals were enacted, where would that leave forums like this? Could the forum be sued for publishing libel, or would the individual poster be held responsible? Or even both?