zlacker

> CNN is a publisher. They are responsible for anything that gets posted on their website, and can get sued accordingly.

This isn't true though. CNN/NYTimes/etc can't be sued for 3rd party comments on their site. CNN is also allowed to filter what comments make it on their site. These are not opposing ideas.

>>dlp211+(OP)
They already don't allow commenting on most articles. Makes you wonder what they are afraid of...

>>dpooch+z3
The briefest investigation of the comments sections of local news sites explains what they're not only afraid of, but perfectly rationally expecting amd shrewdly avoiding.

>>bluebo+B5
I don't follow much local news this days, can you share an example?

I grew up reading the NYTimes online and thought that the discussion section offered great debate. I think it might have become a case of it is too expensive to moderate? Do people just post ads and spam? Because in my mind, active discussion is always good