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Sounds like you’re against free speech and trying to argue that being critical online of public figures is akin to yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater. Obvious

Sounds like you’re against free speech and trying to argue that being critical online of public figures is akin to yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater. Obviously when people cross the line and break the law that’s not protected speech, but merely talking with your friends about how much you dislike a public figure doesn’t constitute violence. Speech is not violence. You have to permit critical discourse, even if it’s frothy and passionate and absurd. That is a human right. That is the essence of liberalism.

matheusmoreira 5y ago
> Obviously when people cross the line They often do. In fact, the outrage these people generate is amplified by social media. They end up causing real damage because of it. > You have to permit critical discourse, even if it’s frothy and passionate and absurd. I agree. I just don't like how justified and virtually untouchable these literal mobs are. They will call people out over some controversial post but I've seen them post stuff like "kill all men" with absolute impunity. I've seen them literally laugh at people who pointed that out. People need to see them for what they are: a bunch of hating bullies who found acceptable targets they can safely lash out against. I don't want them jailed. I want people to stop taking them seriously. That's where their power comes from.