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    Almoite STEM 12- B Media and Information Literacy 11/16/23

    Case Study
    Facebook, Freedom of Speech,
    Defamation, and Cyberbullying

    Discussion Questions
    1. Why do you think is Facebook protected from liability for content posted by third parties?
    ➢ Facebook is protected from liability for content posted by third parties due to Section 230 of the
    Communications Decency Act (CDA), which protects website owners from liability for content
    posted by users. This law was enacted to encourage the growth of the internet and to protect free
    speech online. The idea is that website owners should not be held responsible for the actions of
    their users, as this would create a chilling effect on free expression and innovation. Instead, the
    responsibility for illegal or harmful content lies with the individual who posted it.
    2. Do you think that Facebook and other social network providers should be protected from liability for
    what their members post? Why or why not?
    ➢ Whether or not Facebook and other social network providers should be protected from liability for
    what their members post is a matter of debate. Some argue that social media companies should be
    held responsible for the content on their platforms, while others believe that this would stifle free
    speech and innovation.
    3. How is a student’s freedom of speech restricted on social media sites such as Facebook?
    ➢ A student's freedom of speech on social media sites such as Facebook is restricted by state and
    federal laws that prohibit cyberbullying and other forms of online harassment. Additionally, social
    media companies may have their own policies and guidelines that restrict certain types of speech
    on their platforms.
    4. Should Taylor Wynn and McKenzie Barker have been prosecuted despite the victim’s attitude that the
    teasing would pass?
    ➢ Whether or not Taylor Wynn and McKenzie Barker should have been prosecuted for teasing a
    classmate is a matter of opinion. However, it is important to note that cyberbullying can have
    serious consequences, and that laws exist to protect victims from harassment and abuse.
    5. How should cyberbullying laws be implemented?
    ➢ Cyberbullying laws should be implemented in a way that balances the right to free speech with the
    need to protect individuals from harm. This may involve educating students, parents, and teachers
    about the dangers of cyberbullying, as well as providing resources and support for victims.
    Additionally, law enforcement agencies may need to be trained to identify and respond to cases of
    cyberbullying.

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