Formalizing User Rights on the Web

Explore the complex issues of online harassment, bullying, bots, and misinformation in this thought-provoking conference talk from JSConf EU 2018. Delve into the challenges faced by the tech industry in protecting users and the concerns surrounding censorship by large corporations. Discover a proposed formal framework for user rights on the Web, examining how these rights are not solely based on legal foundations but are inherently tied to the Web's architecture. Learn how modifying this architecture could potentially establish a political foundation for democratic representation, community moderation, and social responsibility in our online society. Gain insights into the speaker's vision for a more equitable and user-centric Web ecosystem during this 26-minute presentation.