Tech Panelists Debate Reforming or Repealing the Internet’s Liability Protection The Repeal & Replace Section 230 Coalition’s discussion indicated there are more questions than answers as to how conservatives will respond to Section 230. Min On Friday, the Repeal & Replace Section 230 Coalition hosted an online webinar entitled “A Necessary Reset: Reevaluating Big Tech.” I hoped these presentations would provide a greater sense of what conservatives plan to do (or not do) about Section 230, legislation which protects interactive internet services from being held liable for the content of its users. Here are a few of my takeaways: Section 230 reform demands bipartisanship. Unfortunately, during this webinar, the opportunity to debate and discuss concrete policy proposals was clouded by a slew of unhelpful comments. Between comparisons to communist China, claims that we cannot do anything about Section 230 until the next election, assertions that Trump’s loss is indicative of the “end times,” and competitions over who is the most “cancelled” on social media, it is evident that many on the political right are unwilling to reach across the aisle to achieve something meaningful regarding Section 230. Yet, the GOP cannot afford to maintain this mindset, as they do not find themselves in the majority and there is real appetite for reform in the coming months. Time spent complaining and placing blame would be better spent critically thinking through the reform Section 230 demands. Lastly, panelists avoided addressing the issue of widespread disinformation, even though it is an issue both Republicans and Democrats should be deeply concerned about. Considering the dangers of disinformation to civic health, Republican members should partner with their Democratic counterparts to assess how disinformation should be accounted for in Section 230 reform.