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Abolishing Section 230 Would Abolish Wikipedia

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Protecting Online Platforms and Section 230: The Wikipedia Perspective

This chapter highlights the critical role of Section 230 in safeguarding community-run public interest platforms like Wikipedia, emphasizing the need for intermediary liability protections. It delves into the potential negative impact of modifying Section 230 on platforms like Wikipedia and the misconceptions around First Amendment rights fully protecting these platforms. The chapter stresses the importance of supporting and protecting online spaces like Wikipedia and the necessity of diverse tools beyond Section 230 to address internet challenges effectively.

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