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California Judge Says Because Snapchat Has Disappearing Messages, Section 230 Doesn’t Apply To Lawsuits Over Snapchat Content::Well, this is dumb. As detailed by NBC News, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff has rejected a perfectly reasonable attempt by SnapChat to have a lawsuit thrown out on Section 230 grounds. The case involves family members of kids who overdosed on illegal drugs like fentanyl, suing Snap for apparently providing the connection…

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

I'm guessing this judge considers the telephone to be an example of negligent design as well. After all, the phone company doesn't record every phone call I make and disconnect me if I mention an illegal drug.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

ahh yes, a plug-my-ears this is how i feel it should be judge. fantastic.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why can't journalists inform instead of influence?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Editorializing is TechDirt's whole thing. If you're looking for objectivity over analysis you can tap the blue words on their post and read the original reporting.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Why can't people be smart enough to use their own heads for something more than keeping rain off their necks?