> In HN, I've been seeing way more comments supporting the "freedom of speech" for those who stormed the Capitol In HN, I've seen people saying that the concep

> In HN, I've been seeing way more comments supporting the "freedom of speech" for those who stormed the Capitol In HN, I've seen people saying that the concept of free speech is outdated and that societies that support it are doomed to failure. > While I don't necessarily agree [on the importance of freedom of speech] This doesn't quite reach as far as the example I gave, but it is representative of what at the very least half of of comments in HN are like, when the subject is free speech. I always find it a little ironic. > That might tell more about what sites I visit, but whatever Given the difference of experiences, it might just be biases, including selection bias. And yes, I include myself in that statement, though I try to take note of comments beside mine defending freedom of speech, if nothing else just so I don't lose hope.