An Internet service provider may not be held liable for defamation based on a posting on its bulletin board.

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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act provides immunity protection to internet service providers (ISPs) from liability for third-party content on their platform, including postings on their bulletin boards. However, if the ISP is involved in publishing or creating the defamatory content, they may be held liable.

An Internet Service Provider May Not Be Held Liable for Defamation