I think you're generalizing about people's reasons for supporting free speech. I, for example, don't defend free speech so I can harass people. I never posted

I think you're generalizing about people's reasons for supporting free speech. I, for example, don't defend free speech so I can harass people. I never posted or contributed to FPH, or any other hate group. Like you, I don't believe in it. But I believe in free speech enough to tolerate those small groups. I believe WBC has a right to protest, as do other hate groups, because I firmly believe that their disgusting views, when expressed openly, weaken their cause. It's worked well for America, and the government sets an example for its people and businesses. That said, reddit can do what it wants. I think people do use each new event as a platform for replacing who they see as the root cause, the CEO. However I can't shake the feeling that the issue is deeper. As alluded to in these comments about reddit acting like children, large communities are very difficult to satisfy. Protests will happen now and then, regardless of whether you as a country (China vs. USA) or company support free speech or not. So you can embrace that, expect it and deal with it, or try to make everything perfect. I think Alex and Ellen are trying really hard to make everyone happy. I imagine it's stressful for them and I personally don't feel that's the right approach for reddit. Getting rid of illegal things like jailbait was a good idea, and consistent with American values.