[ng12]

> contributed to free speech.

What does it mean to "contribute to" free speech?

[bertil]

In most cases, the subreddits openly advocated for crimes, often violent, which I understand is the type of speech that isn’t protected by even the most relaxed definition of free speech.

[ng12]

It's protected in the US. You can advocate for all the crime and violence you want: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imminent_lawless_action