Well, nostr.build either supports free speech or it doesnât. Itâs that simple. He apparently does so thatâs that.
I was responding to you saying âfree speech does not equal inconsequential speechâ because itâs incorrect. It actually means exactly that, that we can express ourselves freely.
I totally agree when you say free speech means you can express yourself freely. No objections there.
My point is that exercising free speech is not inconsequential. Protests are free speech. But if the police beats you up because of it, that is a consequence of what was said. Not condoning ithe reaction but simply illustrating reality. Right or wrong, the sovereign individual has the right to respond to that as they will - and that response also comes with consequences.
I guess my point is I am advocating for personal responsibility alongside free speech. Maybe it is better to say free speech does not absolve you of responsibility over your words.
Youâre advocating for self censorship essentially. If the police are attacking you, or someone is trying to get you doxed and fired for your speech, then you arenât living in a society that tolerates free speech.
Youâre right that this is the case now, but thatâs not a good thing. The issue is youâre parroting that as something thatâs justified.
I think the crux of our misunderstanding is that I'm not saying that it is right.
I'm saying that we must first realize the reality of the society we live in today is that there are consequences to free speech. Not saying those consequences are justified or not.
It's absolutely fucked that police can beat you for protesting. But that's the reality we live in now and it's not right. So do something about it if you want ot to change. But know that they will respond and don't be a baby when they do (not calling you a baby, just making a point). Again, this goes on both sides.
I think it depends. I do advocate for a level of self censorship but only in the right circumstances. Nothing is purely black and white. There are times when one must speak out and there are times when one should hold their tongue. If you speak out publicly you should only do so if you can accept that someone might respond. The more extreme your actions the more extreme the response will likely be. That's just reality amd everyone has to take personal responsibility over that. Actions have consequences.
