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Rusty's No-Rules BBS Anecdote
- Rusty Hardenberg, a retired insurance manager, started a no-rules bulletin board for adult content.
- His libertarian values shaped an early online space with minimal moderation and maximal freedom.
Moderation Leads To Liability
- Moderating uploaded content made Rusty legally liable for copyrighted materials.
- This set a precedent that platforms screening content can be seen as publishers, changing internet law.
Playboy Case Shapes Internet Law
- The Playboy case laid groundwork for laws protecting platforms from liability for user content.
- Platforms gained immunity if they do not rigorously screen content themselves.