Federal court upholds Texas social media law, clearing way for users to sue over censorship

[pknopp]

1) I am happy to
2) I know, thanks to this law.

You could have sued last year.

 

[struth]

You could have sued last year.

Then why are you all so upset about the law, simply codifying that?

 

[pknopp]

Then why are you all so upset about the law, simply codifying that?

I have consistently condemned redundant laws. Politicians do this to pretend they are doing something when all they are doing is wasting taxpayers money.

 

[struth]

I have consistently condemned redundant laws. Politicians do this to pretend they are doing something when all they are doing is wasting taxpayers money.

The people of TX apparently didn't think it was a waste, and believed it was necessary. Likely because, while true, you could sue, that prior to this there was no cause of action....this creates one, and makes the company liable, and not necessary to prove they were a Govt agent

Here's the text: 86(R) SB 2373 - Introduced version - Bill Text

 

[pknopp]

The people of TX apparently didn't think it was a waste, and believed it was necessary.

But as you note, it was not.

Likely because, while true, you could sue, that prior to this there was no cause of action....this creates one, and makes the company liable, and not necessary to prove they were a Govt agent

Here's the text: 86(R) SB 2373 - Introduced version - Bill Text

There is still no cause. Making one up does not constitute an actual cause.

 

[pknopp]

Which of you are going to be the first to sue USMB?

There will be no need to. They will simply shut down.

 

[Marener]

Now how fast does Truth Social get sued...

The law only applies to websites with 50 million users or more.

Truth Social will never be affected.

 

[Marener]

DOJ has shown that when you become anti competitive you face problems.

This law and the decision have nothing to do with anti-competitive behavior.

Don’t confuse issues.

 

[Marener]

Interesting. One option being discussed is for the social media companies to ban Texan IPs altogether from their services.

That would be a particularly fun outcome but I doubt it’ll ever happen. This will go to SCOTUS where they will undoubtedly rewrite the law to suit themselves.

On a side note, this law makes it impossible for Twitter to ban the bots that Elon Musk complains about.

The unintended consequences from this law are astounding.

 

[MinTrut]

The restrictions on free speech apply only to the government.

Incorrect, and when Big Tech acts as an extension of government, and at its behast, even more odious.

You are arguing to make Facebook, etc a government entity.

I'm not.

Private owners/maintainers of public space cannot legally restrict/censor free speech.

 

[MinTrut]

Earlier, I explained what an Elmer is....



....one poster, Elmer, came up with this knee-jerk post from one of the indoctrinated:



“ There were hundreds if not thousands of people who lost jobs, careers, even families based on McCarty's (sic) over reach and list he compiled and interrogated. Innocent people.”

Yea Or Nay?



One hears this time and again from the indoctrinated....

If this is true…..it should be eminently simple to prove.



When challenged, he could not name a single such innocent ruined by McCarthy......yet he doubled down with his lies, continuing to blame McCarthy.



And now you....when given documentation that refutes your post, the same.





Another Elmer.

Many innocents were ruined by McCarthy, and you refuted nothing.

Confusing liberals/Democrats with the left is like thinking the Nazis were Jewish.

 

[pknopp]

Incorrect,

LOL

 

[MinTrut]

Which of you are going to be the first to sue USMB?

On what grounds?

And any clarification of law concerning privately owned/maintained public space can be easily accommodated in the digital realm.

 

[Marener]

Private owners/maintainers of public space cannot legally restrict/censor free speech.

If the space is privately owned, then it’s not a public space.

 

[MinTrut]

LOL

You're better than this.

But your concession is noted.

 

[MinTrut]

If the space is privately owned, then it’s not a public space.

It depends on permitted use.

 

[Curried Goats]

You're better than this.

But your concession is noted.

These clowns aren't living in the real world. If it exists in their cucked little coaplay fantasies that's good enough for them.

 

[PoliticalChic]

Many innocents were ruined by McCarthy, and you refuted nothing.

Confusing liberals/Democrats with the left is like thinking the Nazis were Jewish.

"Many innocents were ruined by McCarthy, and you refuted nothing."


Many?


Let's see you name a single one.


Or.....we have proven you to be one more empty vessel filled with propaganda.


Speak up, Elmer.

 

[pknopp]

It depends on permitted use.

Such as? When can the public just take over private space? Be specific.

 

[pknopp]

These clowns aren't living in the real world. If it exists in their cucked little coaplay fantasies that's good enough for them.

That the restrictions on the government apply to the people also is a fantasy? An employer can't really make you take a drug test before hiring you?