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Episode 2: The Dawn of the Internet

Otherwise Objectionable

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Navigating the Early Internet: Challenges and Legal Shifts

This chapter examines the initial hurdles faced by Usenet during the 1990s due to a surge in users and the consequent decline in online discourse quality. It also highlights the evolution of legal frameworks, notably Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, as internet platforms grappled with the implications of user-generated content and liability.

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