[BIP Proposal] Reduced Data Temporary Softfork

The discussion emphasizes the differentiation in accountability between platforms that provide access to content, like OpenSEA, and the entities directly responsible for creating or disseminating illegal data. It highlights a critical distinction where platforms facilitating access are not typically held liable in the same way that the users or publishers of illegal content are. This perspective draws on analogies with other forms of internet infrastructure, such as CISCO routers, SMTP relays, and DISCORD servers, suggesting that if these were targeted for legal action merely for their role in relaying information, it would lead to an impractical level of litigation.

Further, the conversation shifts focus to the nature and functionality of the Bitcoin ledger, underlining its design as a distributed, uncensorable ledger without inherent capabilities to host or display images directly. This characteristic is pointed out as central to its purpose, advocating for the preservation of its integrity against potential legal challenges that might arise from misuse in campaigns or threats. The message also touches on the technical limitations regarding transactions that lack a reasonable expectation of being mined, due to factors like high validation costs, excessive size, or insufficient fees, suggesting that there's no justification for relaying such transactions. This stance is presented as a pragmatic approach to policy-setting within the context of Bitcoin's development and use.

This summary captures the essence of the original message received via the Bitcoin Development Mailing List group, focusing on the key points discussed without replicating the email's exact wording or structure.