News•Feb 13, 2026
Who Remembers When Section 230 Was Something?
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act turned 30, marking three decades of legal immunity for online hosts. The provision let early legal message boards and listservs operate without fear of publisher liability, fostering user‑generated discourse. Over time, that shield became the foundation for today’s social media giants, shaping the internet’s economic model. Professor Eric Goldman’s recent analysis reminds the industry of the law’s humble origins and its enduring influence.
By Real Lawyers Have Blogs