What are the ethical considerations for balancing freedom of expression with protection against hate speech in a censorship scenario?

[bean2k21]

Whenever I mention "slavery" in a sexual context, it seems like the Karens of the world take offense, even though it's my religion and sexual orientation. I think it's censorship abuse and they should be tied up and flogged. Some dick would do them some good, as well.

Protecting individual rights and freedoms
Maintaining public safety and preventing harm
Preserving democratic principles and open discourse
Avoiding government overreach and censorship abuse.

[Juxtapose]

What are you talking about? Absolute freedom of speech does not harm public safety unless you are allowing even incitement.

The current USA laws on freedom of speech are plenty restrictive enough and the rest of the world is in shambles in that regard.

[abc3643]

You are free to believe and state what you wish.
You are not immune to consequences though because others are free to believe and state what they wish... in response to your beliefs and statements.

That's how the adult world works.
Adults are responsible for their actions and they think about the costs before they act.

[Реrverted_creep]

" ... they should be tied up and flogged."

Do you realize how creepy that is?

[Реrverted_creep]

Seriously though the solution is morality, don't take other people's right to speak, and their right to be left alone unless they violated you and owe you something.

Being told something unpleasant is not a violation, unless it's a lie.

[TrueConfection]

I don't need protection from "hate speech". I'm in charge of my own feelings.

[jshm2]

You're confused.

Freedom of expression comes with protection from libel, hate speech and certain degrees of censorship. Provided it's within reason and law. There is no such thing as "absolute freedom" You can only have freedom with laws.

The USA probably has the worst laws on freedom in the world. Hence the worst rate of violence and incarceration in the world.

[gorydetails]

This whole concept of 'hate speech' is utter nonsense.

[OddBeMe]

I’m confused. Are you saying you should be able to preach sexual slavery and not have verbal repercussions?

[bean2k21]

Everyone on this site is free to talk about their partner or girlfriend. Why can't I talk about my slave?

[OddBeMe]

Is it consensual?