RE: !!! BREAKING NEWS !!! Major Threat to Steem's Existence! Please Brainstorm Together for a Solution! [DTube Exclusive Blockchain News] Thank you to @sempervideo

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!!! BREAKING NEWS !!! Major Threat to Steem's Existence! Please Brainstorm Together for a Solution! [DTube Exclusive Blockchain News] Thank you to @sempervideo

in steem •  7 years ago 

This is also a threat to Dtube. https://imgur.com/gallery/LJAeNVY
The TDLR: is a bill written under the guise of stopping sex trafficking, has stripped away the protection of section 230 of the Communications act of 1934 which means companies that run web services will soon be responsible for the actions of their users, even if they are unaware of them, to the point of criminal charges that could result in up to 25 years in prison. This seems possibly to apply retroactively, meaning websites could be punished for stuff their users did, before this became a law.
Reddit started a massive purge of communities that revolve around pretty much anything that can end up being criminal. Guns, drugs, tobacco and alcohol advice on these topics, subreddits dedicated to talking about criminal activities (real or not) etc. Details can be seen here www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/863xcj/new_addition_to_sitewide_rules_regarding_the_use/ The outrage in the community is extensive.

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