2. "No provider or user of an interactive
computer service shall be treated as
the publisher or speaker of any
information provided by another
information content provider.”
3. Cases
• Cubby,Inc.v.CompuServe,Inc.
Ruling: dismissed
• Stratton Oakmont,Inc.v.Prodigy Servs.Co.
Ruling: Stratton Oakmont
Internet Development
• Legislators wanted to facilitate the development of digital
technologies
Ex: moderator tools
• Company Liability
Restriction of commentary
1. Protect corporate interests
2. Encourage dialogue
10. Content Editing
• Original Statement: Carl is not a criminal (non-defamatory)
• Altered Statement: Carl is a criminal (defamatory) then they are
not protected by section 230.
Interaction
• Fair Housing Council of San FernandoValley v.Roommates.com,
LLC (2008)
Rejected
Material Removal
• Barnes v.Yahoo,Inc.(2009)
Promissory Estoppel