Reading the comments here, I get the impression that a lot of folks view censorship as a tool of oppression by those in power and free speech as the shield agai

Reading the comments here, I get the impression that a lot of folks view censorship as a tool of oppression by those in power and free speech as the shield against it. If the past 10 years have taught us anything, it's that both "free speech" and censorship can be weaponised by those in power who wish to manipulate the discourse for their own personal gain. If we want regular folks to have a greater say in public discourse again, we need to strike a balance that limits the use of both sides as tools of oppression. I'd personally be in favour of fines or other punishments for deliberately or negligently propagating misinformation, assuming that the decision was made by a jury and not an unelected body.