LAW: Why Moderating Comments Doesn’t Remove Section 230 Protection, And Why More Lawyers Need To Understand This. “I can understand why parties miffed about comments or forum posts might make the mistake of singling out site owners in their hurry to hold someone, anyone responsible for their ruffled feathers and hurt feelings. But what’s not excusable is legal representation making that same mistake for them. They’re paid to know the applicable laws and if they’re not clear on the subject, they should do a little research.”