For 30 years, Section 230 has helped make the modern internet possible. It allows online platforms to host user speech—from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias—without being held legally responsible for what their users say.
But debates about Section 230 often focus on abstract legal arguments or the largest tech companies, overlooking how the law actually works across the broader internet.
To mark its 30th anniversary, EFF is interviewing leaders of online services about how they handle complaints, moderate content, and protect their users’ ability to speak and share information. These conversations show how Section 230 supports not just platforms, but the hundreds of millions of people who rely on them to participate in online communities.
