[falcolas]

To my mind, we're having a disagreement on a fundamental point:

I believe that just because some forms of speech has consequences, that doesn't inherently restrict speech.

What I'm reading of your stance is that since there are consequences for some forms of speech, this forms an implied and mandatory restriction on speech.

The difference is subtle, but it's leading to us talking past each other, particularly when it comes to discussing technology that enables free speech.

Unfortunately, this difference is not something I feel I can resolve on this forum.

Good luck!

[danaris]

There are natural consequences of speech, and there are legal consequences of speech.

Natural consequences are things like if I say "I hate people who wear hats," and I get an internet mob coming after me to defend hats.

Legal consequences would be if I happen to wander into a jurisdiction that has outlawed badmouthing hat-wearers, and I get arrested.

Legal consequences of speech are restrictions on free speech, because they are something humans specifically and deliberately chose and could un-choose. Natural consequences are just that: natural.