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Episode 3: Law and Disorder

Otherwise Objectionable

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This chapter delves into a pivotal event from 1994 where two lawyers launched a mass advertising campaign for a green card lottery, marking the onset of mass spamming on Usenet forums. It highlights the backlash from users and its lasting impact on internet regulation, particularly in relation to Section 230 and ongoing discussions about its future.

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