It’s this recurring issue that leads me to believe that going after 230 is the wrong way to go. Ending or modifying 230 would be incredibly risky. If the protection for hosts goes away, the only people able to risk allowing user-generated content are those with the deepest pockets. Big social media will effectively be The Internet.

Tackling political posturing by banks and payment processors seems a better way to go. People should not be denied banking and other financial services when doing nothing illegal, and these businesses are not being asked to host or endorse content.