Typically if the news reports something someone else said and that thing is slanderous, the news station is not held responsible.

Secondly, in general, misinformation is protected speech.

The second they lose protection, that’s the end of that platform. They’re going to get sued into oblivion. The second Lemmy loses protection, that’s the end of that platform.

I agree with you that these sites are awful, but if we’re legislating an off switch for social media platforms, we’re playing with fire.